The Goldfinch – Benrinnes

Whiskey Single Malt Speyside 13 years 52% ABV

$$$$ $100 to $300 Luxury

3.72

1 review raw average 2.75

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Gherch 2.8 December 2023

Blind tasting Nose: honeydew, cucumber, malt Taste: baking spice, funk, light peat, little sour Wood: fino? Rating: ⭐️⭐️.75

The details

Style: Single Malt
ABV: 52% ABV (104 proof)
Age: 13 years
Cask: 1st Fill Amontillado Sherry
Origin: Speyside, Scotland

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