Benriach 'The Twelve' 12 Yo Single Malt Whisky 0,7L 46%

Benriach The Twenty One Four Cask Matured Single Malt Whisky 0.7L 46% Benriach Distillery The history of the Scottish distillery got off to a somewhat bumpy start shortly after it was founded by John Duff. Two years after it opened in Speyside, production at the distillery was shut down again. As Duff was also the owner of the nearby Longmorn distillery, Benriach was able to keep going by producing malt. It was only after the company was taken over by The Glenlivet Distillers Ltd. in 1965 that normal production could begin again, although it did not yet produce under its own name. This was possible after the company was taken over by the BenRiach Distillery Company Ltd. in 2004. Today the distillery belongs to the Brown Forman Corporation. The Twenty One Four Cask Matured The barrels selected by master blender Rachel Barrie all influenced the whisky over the long maturation period of 21 years. The selection of sherry and red wine barrels provide more fruity notes, while bourbon and virgin oak barrels offer smoky notes and a fine oak aroma in this whisky. The tasting can also be repeated in this order: On the nose, first a fruity bouquet reminiscent of ripe summer fruits and citrus notes. The palate then convinces with the expected strong oak and smoky notes before it then turns into a long and soft harmonious finish.

Benriach The Twenty Five Four Cask Matured Single Malt Whisky 0.7L 46% John Duff John Duff, who already owned the Longmorn distillery, also founded the Benriach distillery in 1898. At the turn of the century, however, it had to be temporarily closed to whisky production due to poor business. Up until 1965, the only malt produced was for the Longmorn distillery, which continued production, after which the distillery was transferred to Glenlivet Distillery Ltd. There were one or two changes of ownership up until 2004, before the distillery was finally sold to an independent consortium called The BenRiach Distillery Company Ltd. calls, and since 2016 has in turn belonged to the Brown Forman Corporation. The Twenty Five Four Cask Matured As the name suggests, this whisky contains a mixture of whisky matured in different types of barrels. These are selected whiskies from ex-sherry, bourbon, Madeira and virgin oak barrels. The maturation period for this product is an impressive 25 years, which is reflected not only in the dark color but also in the taste. Each barrel left behind its own special aromas during this time: Sherry and Madeira barrels provide fruity characteristics, while bourbon and virgin oak barrels provide strong spicy to smoky notes. Overall, The Twenty Five Four Cask Matured Whisky can be described as a very rich single malt. The palate is pampered with baked fruit cake, spicy malt and oak aromas as well as caramel and finally a smoky finish.

Benriach Smoke Season Double Cask Matured Single Malt Whisky 0.7L 52.8% Tasting With the Smoke Season Double Cask Matured Whisky, the Benriach distillery is taking a new approach, or if you like, an old approach. Smoky whiskies from Speyside, where the Benriach whisky comes from, are not really what you would associate with the whisky region. However, if you look back a little at the historical development of the distillery, you will be taught otherwise. In the 1970s, the old styles of whiskies that were popular in the 19th century were briefly revived. Back then, a lot of malted barley was used, which was smoked with Highland peat. Smoke Season Double Cask Matured is therefore a homage to this former style and is absolutely successful. In addition to the distinctive smoke influences, fruit aromas still prevail. Baked apple and cinnamon as well as a hint of orange peel round off the smoky charcoal aromas wonderfully.

BenRiach Single Malt Whisky 16 years 0.7L 43% The Benriach Distillery was once called Longmorn No. 2 and was closed for 65 years in the first half of the 20th century. Benriach Single Malt Scotch Whisky 16 years is a typical Speyside malt that matured for 16 years in selected oak barrels and has a beautiful golden color. The scent is characterized by honey, nuts, malt and fruity nuances. On the palate, BenRiach Single Malt Whisky 16 years reveals itself with light smoky notes, spices, apple tones, honey again and a little malt. The aftertaste is long and balanced.