Name: Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky
Brand: Benrinnes
Price: 59.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky taste like?

Accepted Answer

Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky is characterised by Sherried, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Honey notes. Benrinnes' 2009 vintage matured for twelve years in a refill sherry butt, developing the festive spice and sticky fruit character typical of sherry-aged Speyside whisky. At 56.1% cask strength, notes of stewed berries, sweet raisins, sticky toffee pudding, and baked apples dominate, with lingering cinder toffee and oak dryness in the finish. The refill cask allows Benrinnes' honeyed baseline to shine through the sherry influence rather than being masked by it. A warming, festive dram for those who enjoy sherry-aged whisky without excessive wood tannin.

Question 2

Is Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky sweet?

Accepted Answer

Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky has some sweetness (56/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky is approachable and a great starting point. Its Sherried, Dried Fruit, Toasted character makes it accessible at 40% ABV.

Question 5

Is Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky costs £59.95 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky is enjoyable neat at 40% ABV. A few drops of water can also help open up the nose and soften the finish.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky?

Accepted Answer

Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The balanced character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky?

Accepted Answer

Serve Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky similar to Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky and Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) share a similar flavour profile (Sherried, Dried Fruit, Toasted) and are in a similar price range. Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) costs £65.84 vs £59.95 for Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky.

Question 11

Is Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky similar to Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky and Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky share a similar flavour profile (Honey) and are in a similar price range. Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky costs £46.95 vs £59.95 for Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky.

Question 12

How does Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky compare to Big Peat at Christmas 2021?

Accepted Answer

Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky and Big Peat at Christmas 2021 are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Benrinnes 2009 / 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / The Whisky Exchange Speyside Whisky is complex and layered, while Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is known for Smokey, Medicinal, Coal-gas notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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