Benriach Single Cask #3435 Whisky 13 Year Old · 2005 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery highlights and mahogany undertones.

Nose

Opulent and inviting, this Benriach opens with sherry-soaked richness: dried fig and prune, dark cherry, and cocoa nibs, lifted by orange zest and vanilla. Toasted almond, toffee, and a whisper of oak mingle with spices—cinnamon, nutmeg, clove—creating a warm, lingering perfume. The high ABV adds a spirited brightness, sharpening the aroma into layered Speyside elegance.

Palate

On the palate it unfolds with rich sherried fruit—ripe figs, raisins, and dark cherries—woven with cocoa, orange zest and toasted almond. Full-bodied and velvety, the warmth of 55% carries cinnamon and clove spice, finishing long with warm oak and a subtle coffee note.

Finish

Long, warming finish with rich sherried sweetness. Dried cherries and raisins mingle with dark chocolate, orange zest and baking spice, all wrapped in velvety oak that slowly fades to a lingering warmth.