Benriach 10 Year Old 2008 - Claxton's
- Distillery
- Benriach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.5%
- Age
- 10 years
- Price
- £67.95
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Toasted, Vanilla
- Description
- Benriach's 2008 vintage, bottled by Claxton's after a full decade in a single hogshead at 56.5% ABV, captures this Speyside distillery at a youthful, vibrant stage. Ten years of maturation yields ripe orchard fruit, honeycomb, and light spice with subtle oak influence, while the cask-strength presentation emphasizes the spirit's natural character. The finish is medium and warming, with lingering fruit and soft wood notes. A straightforward, undiluted expression that appeals to those preferring freshness and intensity over lengthy maturation.
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Benriach 10 Year Old 2008 - Claxton's is a 10-year-old single malt from Benriach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 56.5% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — malt extract, honey, toasted, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Benriach's 2008 vintage, bottled by Claxton's after a full decade in a single hogshead at 56.5% ABV, captures this Speyside distillery at a youthful, vibrant stage. Ten years of maturation yields ripe orchard fruit, honeycomb, and light spice with subtle oak influence, while the cask-strength presentation emphasizes the spirit's natural character. The finish is medium and warming, with lingering fruit and soft wood notes. A straightforward, undiluted expression that appeals to those preferring freshness and intensity over lengthy maturation.
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