Benrinnes 9 Year Old 2012 (GreatDrams)
- Distillery
- Benrinnes
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.2%
- Age
- 9 years
- Price
- £70.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Vanilla
- Description
- Distilled in 2012 and finished for 21 months in first-fill oloroso, this GreatDrams bottling of Benrinnes captures Speyside character shaped by extended sherry cask influence. Released at 48.2% ABV in December 2021.
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Benrinnes 9 Year Old 2012 (GreatDrams) is a 9-year-old single malt from Benrinnes (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 48.2% ABV. Expect richly sweet, fruity and light oak character — sherried, honey, dried fruit, chocolate. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A premium pour worth the price.
Distilled in 2012 and finished for 21 months in first-fill oloroso, this GreatDrams bottling of Benrinnes captures Speyside character shaped by extended sherry cask influence. Released at 48.2% ABV in December 2021.
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