Benriach 1975 35 Years Old Asta Morris Cask:7227 51% 1975

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WhiskyNotes:

Color: Amontillad

Nose: The first fifteen minutes, I thought it would not be as good as the highly praised 1976 casks. It was nice and fruity but rather silent. It's only after some time and airing that it shows its true character. Great citrus notes (pink grapefruit and tangerine), evolving to warmer, exotic fruits like pineapple, mango and strawberries. Quite some honey. Subtle oak adds some spices to the mix. Great nose which keeps evolving in the glass. Don't be hasty.

Taste: A little sweeter than expected - honey sweetness again. Now lovely notes of fresh apricots and melon, with sweet/sour hints of passion fruit. Ripe mango. Typical BenRiach fruitiness with soft oak in the background.

Finish: Long and fruity, with pink grapefruit taking the lead in the fruit basket.

Comments: Everybody wondered whether this is a new classic and whether it is better than cask 3557. I didn't have them head-to-head and I don't think it really matters anyway. All I can say is that it's different from the 1976's. It takes more time to seduce you but the evolution in the glass is really a textbook example of great BenRiach. Well done Bert!