Description
In 1898, John Duff built the Speyside Distillery, BenRiach.
It is one of the few distilleries with its own on-site floor malting and draws its water from the Burnside Springs.
Benriach have long been a distillery to keep your eye out for if you’re interested in whiskies with inventive maturation periods, and here’s a perfect example.
This edition of the Benriach 21 year old is matured in a combination of Bourbon, Virgin oak, Pedro Ximénez sherry and red wine casks, Head Distiller, Rachel Barrie describes it as full of candied peel, honeyed malt and barley sugar flavours.
Flavours of citrus, chocolate and vanilla are dominant throughout with hints of red berries and spice.
The Finer Details Style – Scotch Whisky Country – Scotland Region – Speyside Bottle Size – 700ml ABV – 46%
