This Benrinnes 13 Year Old is a single cask Speyside single malt from The Single Malts of Scotland, the independent bottling range. Distilled in 2010 and aged for 13 years in a refill hogshead, cask 307467 was bottled at cask strength, 53.6% ABV, yielding around 290 bottles.
Benrinnes sits on the slopes of Ben Rinnes, the mountain that towers over Speyside, and its whisky is prized by blenders for its rich, robust character. It is rarely bottled as a single malt by its owners, so independent single casks like this one offer a rare chance to taste it on its own. Here, the refill cask keeps its influence understated and lets the distillery character lead.
The nose offers soft, inviting orchard fruits, then an intense maltiness, with delicate floral notes, heather honey and a hint of citrus zest. On the palate come light orange and honey with the malt shining through, plus baked apples and apricot jam, backed by white pepper spice. The finish is long, with lingering honey, spice and a citrus-peel bitterness.
Presented in The Single Malts of Scotland's black gift box, it is a fine gift for collectors of independent bottlings.
Taste it neat, then add a few drops of water to open up the fruit.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Orchard fruits, maltiness, floral notes, heather honey and citrus zest.
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Palate: Orange, honey, malt, baked apple, apricot jam and white pepper.
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Finish: Long, with honey, spice and citrus-peel bitterness.
Specifications
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Producer: The Single Malts of Scotland (Benrinnes distillery)
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Style: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, single cask
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Expression / Batch: Cask 307467, distilled 2010
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Age: 13 years
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Proof / ABV: 107.2 proof (53.6% ABV), cask strength
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Cask / Finish: Refill hogshead
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Region: Speyside, Scotland
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve it neat with water on the side. It pairs with apple tart, apricots or mild cheeses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which distillery made it?
Benrinnes, in Speyside.
What cask was used?
A single refill hogshead, cask 307467.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at cask strength, 53.6% ABV.
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