BenRiach 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 7825) - Peated, Virgin Oak Cask
- Distillery
- Benriach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 61.5%
- Age
- 7 years
- Price
- £99.99
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, New Wood, Toasted, Leathery, Medicinal
- Description
- A rare peated expression from Benriach, this 7-year-old was aged in virgin oak from 2012 to 2019, creating an unconventional pairing of young spirit, smoke, and new wood spice. Bottled at cask strength from just 286 bottles, it showcases how experimental cask choices can add dimension to Speyside malts.
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BenRiach 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 7825) - Peated, Virgin Oak Cask is a 7-year-old single malt from Benriach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 61.5% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, new wood, toasted, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
A rare peated expression from Benriach, this 7-year-old was aged in virgin oak from 2012 to 2019, creating an unconventional pairing of young spirit, smoke, and new wood spice. Bottled at cask strength from just 286 bottles, it showcases how experimental cask choices can add dimension to Speyside malts.
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