Benriach 16 year old

Profile: The Benriach 16 year old at a Glance

• Triple Cask Matured: Matured in bourbon, sherry, and virgin oak casks
• Natural and unadulterated: Bottled without chill filtration and without the addition of colorings
• 16 years of Maturation: Ensures depth, balance, and harmonious cask integration
• Speyside Character: Fruity elegance meets spicy complexity - typical of the region.

Portrait: What makes the Benriach 16 year old special.

The Benriach 16 year old Three Cask Matured is an outstanding single malt from Speyside that masterfully celebrates the complexity of traditional cask maturation. Matured in a combination of bourbon casks, sherry casks, and fresh American oak, this whisky reflects the distillery's meticulous craftsmanship and innovative spirit. The 16-year maturation period allows the different cask types to work harmoniously together, giving the whisky depth, complexity, and impressive balance. Benriach is known for its openness to experimenting with different wood types and maturation processes – and this expression reflects this in a particularly elegant way.
The Three Cask Matured is neither colored nor chill-filtered and is aimed at connoisseurs who appreciate authentic craftsmanship. It exemplifies Benriach's modern interpretation of classic Speyside whiskies – complex, approachable, and full of character.

Tasting Notes: This is how the Benriach 16 year old tastes like

• Nose: seductive aromas of ripe stone fruit, especially peach and apricot, exuding a fruity warmth - this is accompanied by a subtle honey note that lends the aroma a natural sweetness - a creamy hazelnut aroma rounds off the profile and brings a nutty depth reminiscent of nougat and cream
• Palate: the first impression on the palate is fruity and spicy, with notes of spiced apple compote and juicy apricot, carried by a balanced malt sweetness - as the finish progresses, nutty oak notes and a hint of candied citrus peel unfold, giving the whisky additional structure and complexity
• Finish: the finish is medium to long, with a lingering warm spice, subtle fruit sweetness and a dry finish of roasted nuts and soft oak - a harmonious aftertaste that elegantly reflects the three cask maturations - bourbon, sherry, and virgin oak