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Birnie Moss Intensely Peated

Almost peated new make

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@galgReview by @galg

22nd Apr 2012

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Birnie Moss Intensely Peated
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Nose: Oh my. This is almost a new make as far as the nose goes. if you have ever had a peated new make, this is it. Pears, apples, very fruity, a lot of peat, and so sweet. The color is almost clear too, with a wee yellowish hue.

Palate: Sweet, fruit and new-make-ish. lots of smoke, some dough, and cereals. Schnapps like almost. Young, young young.

Finish: Peat, Ash, and memories of far away fruit.

While visiting Balblair last year we had a taste of a peated new make, and this reminds me of it quite a bit. I am not sure how long this one spends in the casks, but boy, it’s a baby whisky. I would not recommend buying it if you are not a real lover of the new make, and peated new make to be more precise, but it you are , then it’s a good way to go.

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3 comments

@olivier
olivier commented

Did you have the "older" very thin and high bottle (shown above) or the "new" squatter, BenRiach-style bottle (with BenRich prominently displayed on the label ?

The older version was round and rich and well integarted with the peat. But I found the new one to be ashy and, yes, almost new-make. My suggestion, look for the older bottles (long and thin and no Benrich on the label).

12 years ago 0

@galg
galg commented

I had the new. but frankly i prefer my Benriachs older. the 17 solstice, and the 25 are lovely.

12 years ago 0

@Wills
Wills commented

Thx @galg, I enjoy your thoughts about this. Especially because I had no clue how a new-make might taste. Now I have an idea. It is indeed a bit harsh/sharp but it's not bad in my opinion. I guess this dram might get a big fanbase: it's strong, peaty, 48% and not very expensive. The smell - besides a nice start on vanilla, fruits and peat - is really alcoholic though...

11 years ago 0