As the bottle empties, the sweetness and strong rum character became tiresome. My initial rating was an 84, but as I finished it, I'd give it a 78. So, around 81. You need to be in the mood for something sweet, especially with rum notes.
BenRiach 15 Year Dark Rum Finish
Whiskey Scotch Speyside 15 Year 46% ABV
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This single malt Scotch whisky, part of the BenRiach "Wood Finish Series," is aged for 15 years. Its maturation begins primarily in casks that previously held bourbon and concludes with a finishing period in casks that contained dark Jamaican rum, resulting in a pale yellow hue.
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A light Lowland Scotch with a rum essence.
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