BenRiach 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Original Collection
- Distillery
- Benriach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £89.99
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Vanilla, Cooked Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- This 2012 vintage BenRiach spent its full 12-year maturation in a Sauternes sweet wine cask before bottling at 46% ABV, courtesy of independent bottler Cadenhead's. The wine cask influence would impart honeyed sweetness and stone fruit to Speyside's typical orchard character.
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BenRiach 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Original Collection is a 12-year-old single malt from Benriach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, honey, vanilla, cooked fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
This 2012 vintage BenRiach spent its full 12-year maturation in a Sauternes sweet wine cask before bottling at 46% ABV, courtesy of independent bottler Cadenhead's. The wine cask influence would impart honeyed sweetness and stone fruit to Speyside's typical orchard character.
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