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Benriach 25 years Single Malt

spicy fruity
4.3
(5)€190Scotland, Speyside, Single Malt

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Benriach has pushed against local malt expectations since 1898. Peated and unpeated spirit mature together in eclectic casks for decades. Sherry casks, bourbon barrels, virgin oak, and Madeira wine casks all leave fingerprints. The result feels layered rather than loud. That quiet complexity defines the house style. Honey, cherry, hazelnut, and earthy peat weave through dried fruit and light oak. Black tea and clove sit further back. Pour it neat and let the glass stand. The whisky keeps unfolding in slow, rich stages.

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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 25 years Single Malt

Benriach 25 years Single Malt is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from Scotland. Benriach crafts this expression from both peated and unpeated spirit matured together. Each batch rests for at least twenty-five years across four cask types. Sherry casks, bourbon barrels, virgin oak, and Madeira wine casks each leave a distinct imprint. The marriage builds a layered profile with mellow Speyside smoke running through the core. The result is a sumptuous malt built for slow, attentive sipping. The Benriach distillery was founded in 1898 in north Speyside. Its rough-hewn warehouses store eclectic casks sourced from around the world. The team works with three distilled styles: classic, peated, and triple distilled spirit. That willingness to experiment sets Benriach apart in a region famous for gentle malts. Over decades, sweet smoke softens and folds into fruit, malt, and oak instead of taking over. Master Blender Rachel Barrie marries each cask type before the whisky is deemed ready. Cherry and hazelnut greet the nose, with honey and dried fruit close behind. Floral freshness lifts the fruit, while brown sugar adds a rounded sweetness. On the tongue, light oak and black pepper frame the malt. Earthy peat and clove lend depth without drowning the fruity character. Hints of banana, black tea, and anise emerge as the dram breathes in the glass. After twenty-five years, the finish turns toward rich, caramelised smoke that lingers warmly. Benriach 25 years Single Malt is bottled without added colour and without chill filtration. Those choices preserve texture and honest flavour for the drinker. Pour it neat and give the whisky time to open. This aged Speyside malt suits anyone who wants fruit, spice, and gentle smoke in one glass.