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Benriach 18 Year Old Moscatel Finish is a 18-year-old single malt from Benriach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — cooked fruit, honey, vanilla, fresh fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.

Benriach's 18-year-old Speyside foundation is lifted by a finish in Portuguese Moscatel wine casks, which impart stone fruit, honey, and light floral character without overwhelming the distillery's own orchard and subtle smoke notes. The balance between restrained Speyside maturity and sweet wine influence is carefully calibrated—the Moscatel sweetness enhances rather than dominates, creating a whisky that works as both aperitif and after-dinner dram. Benriach's measured approach to finishing contrasts with heavier sherry or port treatments common in the region. Best suited to those exploring wine-cask finishing as complement rather than transformation and those seeking Speyside that bridges savoury and sweet.

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