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Benriach Authenticus 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
$499. 00
Bottle
$5988.00 Dozen
ABV: 46%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

Peated Speysiders can deliver a unique flavour experience, different to the medicinal / maritime assertiveness of Islay. Great reviews from bloggers for this one, which is the next in line after the 21 year old Authenticus. Grab it while the direct import price holds.

Other reviews... a cool, sweet, soothing delivery. Even the big sugars have a feel of age about them; chocolate chip mint with the smoke thin and unable to contain the building tannins and spices towards the late middle.
91 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2018

...Though sounding more like a character out of Asterix than a whisky, Authenticus is the code for the peated arm of the ever-expanding BenRiach portfolio. It’s the smoke that you notice first, typically Highland-style wood smoke with a light aromatic lift akin to smoked meat. It’s not a bludgeoning smoke however, because BenRiach’s inherent orchard fruit sweetness is there alongside touches of beeswax. In other words, it has maturity. The key here is balance and harmony.
88 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Dave Broom (Fall 2012)