Benriach 16 Year Old Claret Finish
- Distillery
- Benriach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £43.29
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Chocolate
- Description
- Benriach's 16-year-old was matured in ex-bourbon casks before finishing in Claret barrels, which impart wine-influenced tannins and dried fruit character to the Speyside spirit. The wine finish adds complexity without overwhelming the distillery's characteristic balance of honey, orchard fruit, and subtle oak. This bridges single malt tradition with wine cask experimentation, appealing to drinkers seeking familiar Speyside with added dimension.
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Benriach 16 Year Old Claret Finish is a 16-year-old single malt from Benriach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, toasted, chocolate. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
Benriach's 16-year-old was matured in ex-bourbon casks before finishing in Claret barrels, which impart wine-influenced tannins and dried fruit character to the Speyside spirit. The wine finish adds complexity without overwhelming the distillery's characteristic balance of honey, orchard fruit, and subtle oak. This bridges single malt tradition with wine cask experimentation, appealing to drinkers seeking familiar Speyside with added dimension.
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