Benrinnes Single Malts Of Scotland Cask #310638 Whisky 13 Year Old · 2008 Vintage
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A single cask Benrinnes bottled by Elixir Distillers for The Single Malts of Scotland range, this 13 year old was distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2022 from hogshead cask number 310638 at 54.8% ABV. Limited to 128 bottles.
Maturation in a hogshead allows balanced oak influence while preserving Benrinnes’ robust Speyside character, complementing the distillery’s naturally rich, weighty and malt-forward profile with added depth and structure in a high-strength single cask release.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep amber with a warm copper-gold glow and subtle mahogany undertones.
Nose
Rich and opulent on the nose, Benrinnes delivers ripe orchard fruit and dried fig, lacquered with vanilla and toffee. Hints of orange zest, cinnamon and clove mingle with toasted oak, crema brulee and a whisper of cocoa. The hogshead influence adds a resinous, spicy oak backbone, hinting at a weighty, malt-forward spirit.
Palate
Velvet and weighty, this Benrinnes stays malt-forward with a rich, oily mouthfeel. Toasted barley, honey and ripe orchard fruit unfold into dried-fruit depth and polished oak. Cinnamon, nutmeg and clove rise, lending warmth and focus. The finish is long and warming, with cacao-dark oak and a hint of smoke lingering.
Finish
Long, warming finish of rich oak and malt, with hints of dried fruit, orange zest, and dark chocolate. Spicy cedar and a subtle sherry glow linger, gradually fading into poised, persistent warmth that reflects the cask-strength, single-cask character.