Lost Distillery Benachie Scotch

Description

According to The Lost Distillery Company, the Jericho distillery operated from 1822 until 1884 when it changed names to Benachie. Operations continued in northern Scotland near the town of Insch until 1913. The isolated nature of the north proved to be the labels ultimate undoing.Vital Stats 43% ABV 86 proof, no age statement, 100% malted barley, available at a suggested retail price of $43 per 750 ml bottle.Appearance Amber and peach hues with strong, lingering, oily legs.Nose Big, bold malt notes on the front end. Soft fruit, bran flakes with raisins, brown sugar, and oak. Cream cheese cake frosting.Palate Soft flavors on the first sip. They almost seem muted following the maltiness of the nose. I was expecting more flavor. Subtle notes of oak and vanilla, like chewing on a popsicle stick after finishing a cream pop. Finish is long, but very soft. The burn is subtle, and the finish is better categorized as an aftertaste.