To make Benriach Twelve, Benriach spirit is three cask matured for at least twelve years in sherry casks, bourbon barrels and port casks. The whisky from each cask is then expertly married together to create a smooth, sherry-rich single malt, layered with baked fruit, maple honey and cocoa, perfectly balanced with a lingering sultana and spiced mocha finish.
Colour: Golden bronze
Nose: Rich maple honey, cocoa and baked forest fruit
Taste: Maraschino cherry, baked orange and hazelnut, with a lingering sultana and spiced mocha finish
Alcohol by volume: 46%
Palate:
Maraschino cherry, baked orange and hazelnut, with a lingering sultana and spiced mocha finish
Please note that taste might differ between individuals
Nose:
Rich maple honey, cocoa and baked forest fruit
Expert review:
Justin Ng
Succinctly named, the Twelve will appeal to those seeking a “darker” whisky. By that, I mean stone fruit, sultana, cocoa and spice. This expression is drawn from a combination of three cask types in sherry, bourbon and port. Though it retains some honey notes expected of ex-bourbon casks, the flavour of this whisky is propelled primarily by the sherry cask. Little doubt that this is a step up from the Original Ten. I would recommend this to those demanding a richer whisky but also less sweet. I dig this. At 46% ABV, you can drop in an ice cube to open up the flavour spectrum even more.
Background:
To make the BenRiach Twelve, unpeated spirit is three cask matured for at least twelve years in sherry casks, bourbon barrels and port casks. The whisky from each cask is then expertly married together to create a smooth, sherry-rich single malt layered with baked fruit, maple honey and cocoa, perfectly balanced with a lingering sultana and spiced mocha finish.