Fable Whisky Chapter 4 "Bay" Benrinnes 9 Year Old (60.4%)

This is a 9 year old Benrinnes single malt from Speyside, bottled at a cask strength of 60.4% as Chapter 4 of the Fable Whisky range. Each Fable label carries its own illustration of characters and scenes from the chapter it belongs to. Benrinnes is one of the few distilleries still using worm tubs to condense its new make, which is said to give a full, almost creamy texture. The nose opens with barbecue smoke, lemon salt, bacon, ash, sea air, liquorice and toast. With water it softens into fresh coastal notes with seaweed. The palate is leathery and honeyed, with peppered toast, spice and lemon drops. The finish is medium, with smoked meat, charred lemon peel and oatcakes.