BenRiach Heart of Speyside

BenRiach Heart of Speyside

People keep describing this as entry level. Well it is as far as the range is concerned, but if you mean you drink this as a new drinker to malt then move on, is just so wrong. This is a great whisky in its own right and do not forget it. I love it in the summer.

Score 79/100

BenRiach Heart of Speyside

BenRiach has had a troubled history ever since it opened in 1897. It was repossessed by the bank in 1899 and became a sister distillery to Longmorn. Four years later in shut down completely until 1965! Glenlivet purchased it and revived it, then it was bought by Seagram. In 2004 a consortium led by Bill Walker (former head of Burn Stewart)...

Score 85/100

BenRiach Heart of Speyside

There is not much to say about this whisky really. It's very young and not complex. It reminds me of a medium-class blend. I event didn't care to write some TN. It's 12yo brother is so much better.

Score 63/100

BenRiach Heart of Speyside

Long time since I wrote a review, as I'm currently making some space in my cabinet for a few new bottles. So this is a review of an easy cheap NAS. Speysider, known as Heart of Speyside from the BenRiach distillery. Nose: Fresh nose with soft elements of heather, grass and honey. soft undertones of salt and oak wood with a touch of spice. Very...

Score 80/100