Benriach 1990 18 Year Old Official Singapore Release #3805

A pronounced sherry character may divide preferences. Benriach 1990-2008 18 Year Old Official Bottling for Singapore #3805, 50.9% ABV – One of 483 Bottles, Sherry Butt The aroma features recent sherry notes with dried fruits, berry jam, bitter chocolate, nuts, a faint soy sauce nuance. On the palate, it expands from a smooth, viscous mouthfeel with ripe plums and jam sweetness. Slightly sulfurous but meaty and rich, with a thicker-bodied texture and long finish. [Good] Benriach 1990, aged 18 years in a sherry butt, is an official Singapore bottling. The aroma strongly conveys recent sherry characteristics, with concentrated fruitiness and chocolate elements, while subtle sulfurous notes linger. Upon tasting, the alcohol strength is well-balanced with a smooth, viscous mouthfeel, emphasizing intense fruity sweetness. Though sulfurous elements are more pronounced than in the aroma, there's a meaty richness that complements it. The body is thick and the finish lingers long. However, Benriach's signature character seems largely masked by the cask influence. While preferences may diverge based on tolerance for sulfurous notes, this Benriach presented a rich, recent sherry profile.