Berry Bros. & Rudd - Blended Malt Speyside
The family business Berry Bros & Rudd is considered to be Britain's oldest wine and spirits merchant and is also said to have stocked the Titanic with spirits. Today, the company is known among whisky lovers for its excellent blends.We have a blended malt from the Classic Range by Berry Bros & Rudd in our glass. The Classic Range includes Whiskys from the different regions of Scotland, in this case from Speyside. Of course, the company does not reveal which distilleries the different Whiskys come from.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Very fruity, but not very sweet with a little vanilla. We perceive honeydew melon and mango. A little banana and oaky notes resonate. NicNacs are hiding far in the back. Yes. Really.
Palate
The blended malt opens very vanilla-fruity and a little candle waxy. Banana chips and orange aromas quickly follow. On top is an interesting aroma that reminds us of apple pie with vanilla ice cream.
Finish
The medium-long finish is a bit oaky and spicy.
Thoughts
Marcel 75/100
This Speyside blend offers plenty of drinking pleasure with its fruity lightness and charming vanilla notes. For a no-age-statement whisky, it surprises with a pleasant smoothness and a hint of apple pie – perfect for enjoyable evenings without any fuss. A solid companion that’s fun to drink and worth the price.
Sascha 75/100
A well-balanced blended malt from Speyside that impresses with its clearly defined fruitiness and subtle oak notes. The balance between vanilla and lightly spicy aromas works well, although the medium-length finish could benefit from a bit more depth. An attractively priced whisky with good complexity, suitable for both beginners and connoisseurs.
Value for Money: Good
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What does Blended Malt mean for this Berry Bros. & Rudd Speyside whisky?
A blended malt consists exclusively of mixed single malts from different distilleries, without any addition of grain whisky. For this whisky, Berry Bros. & Rudd combines various Speyside malts that are not disclosed.
How does the Speyside region influence the flavor of this whisky?
Speyside whiskies are known for their fruity and often vanilla aromas. This blended malt displays typical notes such as honeydew melon, mango, banana, and vanilla, which are characteristic of the region.
Why does Berry Bros. & Rudd not reveal the distilleries used?
As an independent bottler, Berry Bros. & Rudd keeps the composition a secret to protect their selection and blending expertise. This way, the focus remains on the tasting experience rather than on individual distilleries.