Flora & Fauna bottling of Benrinnes 15 years old. Unusually triple distilled Speyside malt.
Nose: A rich nose, presenting an early impression of chocolate liqueurs - perhaps rum filled, although there is a light sherry-wood note as well. Light smokiness, and a dense floral note. 'Vintage car upholstery' describes it best. An evocative combination of old leather, oil, burnt rubber and exhaust fumes.
Palate: Richly sweet, full, rum-like, with a centre palate impact. In spite of the sweetness, not cloying.
Finish: Dries out slightly in the finish, where there is also a 'catch' which might be taken for peat-smoke. Medium length, leaving a faintly sherried aftertaste.