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Benriach 12 years

fruity fresh
4.2
(6)€119Scotland, Speyside, Single Malt

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Benriach has always done things its own way. The distillery sits in the heart of Speyside but has never been afraid to experiment. This bottling puts peated spirit into a port pipe for twelve years. The result is a collision of fruit and fire. Port brings red berry sweetness, jammy grape, and a lush body. The peat underneath keeps things grounded. At cask strength, the flavours hit hard: vanilla, green apple, honey, and a warm ginger spice. There is nothing gentle about it, but it is deeply satisfying. Drink it neat.

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About the distillery

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Benriach

The Benriach distillery is located in the Speyside region of Scotland and was established in 1898. It is known for producing single malt whiskies that are characterized by their fruity and floral notes, often with a hint of peat smoke. The distillery sources its water from the Burnside Springs and uses traditional methods of production, including floor malting. In 2004, the distillery was closed but was reopened in 2008 after being purchased by a consortium led by Billy Walker. Today, Benriach produces a range of whiskies, including aged expressions and limited edition bottlings. The distillery is also known for experimenting with different cask finishes and maturation techniques, resulting in unique and interesting flavour profiles.

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About the Benriach 12 years

Benriach 12 years is a cask-strength single malt Scotch whisky from the Speyside region of Scotland. It was distilled at the Benriach distillery in January 2009 and matured for twelve years in a single port pipe. No colouring was added and it was not chill filtered. This is the whisky exactly as it came from the cask. Benriach has built a reputation on creative cask selection. The distillery produces three distinct spirit styles: classic, peated, and triple distilled. That range gives the team unusual flexibility. Pairing a peated spirit with a port pipe is one of Benriach signatures. And this expression shows why the approach works so well. The port cask wraps the peat in something generous. Fresh fruit arises first, think pear, pineapple, and green apple. Butterscotch and cream soda follow closely behind. The smoke drifts in slowly rather than arriving first. Black pepper and ginger add a spiced edge that keeps the sweetness honest. Vanilla and honey round out the body. Every layer stays distinct at this ABV. The combination is unusual, but it holds together with real confidence. At 59.7%, Benriach 12 years is not a quiet whisky. Adding a few drops of water softens the arrival and opens up the floral and fresh fruit notes further. Neat, it is full and direct. The finish is long, warm, and lightly smoky. There is a lingering sweetness that fades gradually into dry oak and gentle ash. Only around 825 bottles were released from this single cask. That limited availability makes it a genuine find for collectors and enthusiasts. This is a bottling for drinkers who want both richness and character in the same glass. It rewards attention and patience.