“A beautiful reflection of the landscape around Benriach. A real sense of mountain oak spice, fruit, creamy malt and elegant layers of smoke.”
– Rachel Barrie, Master Blender
At twenty one years old, Benriach takes on an elegant character, elevated by long maturation, four cask types and the combination of our unpeated and peated styles. The characters of aged bourbon, sherry, virgin oak and red wine casks intertwine to imbue layers of lush orchard fruit, toasted pinewood and a honey smoke finish. An exquisite and rare smoky Speyside malt.
Alcohol: 46%
Palate:
The characters of aged bourbon, sherry, virgin oak and red wine casks intertwine to imbue layers of lush orchard fruit, toasted pinewood and a honey smoke finish.
Please note that taste might differ between individuals
Nose:
Buttered hot cross buns, old oak furniture, toasty peat, sherried peels, pecans.
Expert review:
Rachel Barrie
A beautiful reflection of the landscape around Benriach. A real sense of mountain oak spice, fruit, creamy malt and elegant layers of smoke
Background:
Fantastic Speyside single malt from the Benriach Distillery, matured for 21 years in a rather intriguing combination of casks – bourbon barrels, sherry casks, virgin oak casks, and Bordeaux red wine casks, to be specific. Oodles of fruity notes, blending brilliantly with warming oak and fragrant wafts of smoke – an exceptional whisky from Dr. Rachel Barrie and her team.