2013 Claxton's Exploration Series Benrinnes 9 Year Old Tawny Port Barrique Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

A curious Benrinnes characterised by dark chocolate, toasted grains and an interesting scorched hazelnut / marzipan note. The finish has more port pick up as dried cranberries and chocolate come to the fore. Rich and viscous through the aftertaste, but not exactly your mainstream port-matured profile. When you're looking for something a little out of the ordinary... 50% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

Notes from the bottlers... NOSE: Icing sugar – wedding cake. Heather. Spiced fruits. PALATE: Soft and fruity. Some wine-notes with spicy-fruitcake. FINISH: Lots of fruit and spice. Finish like a minced-pie/fruitcake.