Name: Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated
Brand: Benriach
Price: 99.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated taste like?

Accepted Answer

Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated is characterised by Smokey, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Oily notes. This peated Benriach from January 2009 spent 12 years aging in a Port pipe before being bottled at cask strength in 2021. Rich smoke melds with Port-cask sweetness in this Speyside expression, bottled as cask 4835 with 753 bottles produced.

Question 2

Is Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated is intensely smoky and peaty, scoring 80/100 on the smoke scale. Expect heavy peat, bonfires, and medicinal notes.

Question 3

Is Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated sweet?

Accepted Answer

Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated has some sweetness (47/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated is a challenging dram with intense peat smoke and high ABV (59.7%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated costs £99 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 59.7% ABV, Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated?

Accepted Answer

Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated pairs well with smoked salmon, oysters, dark chocolate, aged cheddar, and chargrilled meats. The smoky, peaty character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the complex peat smoke and full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated?

Accepted Answer

Serve Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated 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 Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated similar to Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated 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 £99 for Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated.

Question 11

Is Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated similar to Famous Grouse Highland Decanter?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated and Famous Grouse Highland Decanter share a similar flavour profile (Toasted) and are in a similar price range. Famous Grouse Highland Decanter costs £99.99 vs £99 for Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated.

Question 12

How does Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated compare to Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)?

Accepted Answer

Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated and Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Benriach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 4835) - Peated is bold and smoky, while Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is known for Fresh Fruit, Citric, Vanilla notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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