www.whisky-helden.de scored this whisky 83 points 
For the price of EUR 39.99 you get here a good and honest single-cask bottling from the Benrinnes distillery. The whisky is harmonious and is good and uncomplicated to drink. As a result, he will of course like the masses and this will certainly be wanted by Aldi. Due to the still existing New Make aroma - straight in the nose - I would like to commit myself to the fact that it most probably is not a first- or 2nd-fill barrel, since the exchange with the barrel seems to be a bit restrained. Overall, I liked the whisky a lot and I felt well entertained. The price is now not a discount price as you would expect and more comparable to other independent bottlings of this age. At Signatory, however, you get a 20-year-old Benrinnes from the Hogshead for just 49 euros.
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Very dominant. Especially fruity and sweetish aromas. Unripe apricots, prunes, bitter oranges and pears. At the beginning a very diminished, but quite noticeable New Make aroma. Behind it lie subtle hay aromas that mate with vanilla and honey. The longer he breathes the more I hear a pleasant herbal honey aroma.
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At the age of 9, though comparatively young, slightly metallic but not quite as wild anymore. The alcohol is well integrated. Front on the tip of the tongue I hear a slight pepper sharpness. Overall, a good balance of mild spiciness and sweet flavors such as honey / maple syrup and light milk chocolate. Slightly bitter tobacco notes and subtle oak at the back of the mouth. Harmonious and refreshing.
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Fairly dry and still slightly peppery with an oak spice. Sweet cereal with pear and honey. Medium.
