At the end of 2014, GlenDronach replaced their 14 Year Old Sauternes by a 12 Year Old Sauternes. Shortly after, BenRiach followed suit and replaced their 16 Years Old Sauternes by a 15 Years Old Sauternes (on a side note: both distilleries are owned by Benriach Distillery Company).

Later today I will also review this new Sauternes expression from BenRiach, but now it is time for BenRiach 16 Years Old Sauternes Finish.

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Name:	BenRiach 16 Years Old Sauternes Finish
Bottling series:	Wood Finish Series
Bottled:	2012
Age:	16 Years Old
Category:	Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery:	BenRiach
Cask Type:	Ex-Bourbon Barrels, Finished in Sauternes Casks
Strength:	46.0% Vol.
Colored:	No
Chill Filtered:	No

Nose

The Sauternes brings in some honey sweetness including some very subtle noble rote. With some times sweet raisins and white wine must evolve. Now also a touch citric. Undertones of hay.

Taste

Feels a bit like chewing on sticky caramel. Touches of vanilla balanced by white pepper. Then the oak has its big appearance. 

Finish

Long with peppery oak.

Overall

Do not expect a big, sweet dessert whisky. This is a more wood driven expression and the Sauternes is rather subtle. Still nicely balanced and pleasant

Score: 85 / 100