BenRiach Cask Strength (batch 1)

It’s a mere coincidence that we’re trying a GlenDronach and now BenRiach , just as the distilleries (together with the third sister Glenglassaugh) have been sold to Brown-Forman , the American group which manages Jack Daniels, Woodford Reserve , Herredura and Jimador tequila, Chambord liqueur and other brands. In the past they have been involved in Glenmorangie as well, but all shares were sold in 2005.

I have the impression the sale causes worries among whisky enthusiasts: the independent consortium around Billy Walker did an incredible job putting their distilleries on the map over the past twelve years. It remains...