Experience a truly unique 19-year-old peated Speyside single malt, meticulously finished in a Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon. This limited edition BenRiach delivers an unparalleled symphony of sweet heather peat, rich chocolate, and luxurious toffee, balanced by vibrant orchard fruits, all presented at natural cask strength.

Tasting Notes

Nose: A captivating and complex nose immediately reveals the unique sweet heather peat, intertwining seamlessly with rich toffee and dark chocolate. Beneath this, delicate notes of stewed orchard fruits – think baked apples and poached pears – emerge, complemented by a whisper of malty barley and a subtle hint of sherry sweetness (dried figs, raisins). The cask strength promises a robust aromatic experience.

Palate: The palate delivers on the promise of the nose with a luscious intensity. The sweet heather peat translates into a warming, earthy smoke that coats the mouth, quickly followed by an explosion of rich dark chocolate, sticky toffee, and caramel. The Pedro Ximenez influence is undeniable, presenting as a juicy, heavy sweetness of dried fruits – dates, prunes, and a touch of muscovado sugar. Fresh orchard fruits resurface, brighter than on the nose, providing a beautiful counterpoint to the profound richness. A delicate spice, possibly nutmeg or cinnamon, peeks through.

Finish: The finish is long, thick, and profoundly smoky, lingering with that distinctive heather peat. The chocolate and toffee notes evolve into a more bittersweet cocoa and burnt sugar, while the orchard fruits provide a final, ethereal sweetness. A gentle, drying oak presence emerges at the very end, beautifully integrated with the remaining smoky sweetness, leaving a memorable impression of complex depth and sherry-infused warmth.

About the Distillery

The BenRiach Distillery, nestled in Speyside, Scotland, is renowned for its innovative approach to whisky making, particularly its diverse range of whisky styles including heavily peated expressions, unpeated malts, and triple distilled spirits. Under the masterly guidance of Billy Walker, BenRiach has gained a reputation for exploration and exceptional cask management, producing unique and highly sought-after single malts.