This Benrinnes 11 years old was finished in a first fill sherry butt and bottled by La Maison du Whisky for their Artist #12 series. Bottled at 58.1%, with a total production of 660 bottles.

Nose: Rich and complex, with notes of dark chocolate, plums, and a hint of charr. Hints of dried fruits and sweet spices.

Palate: Full-bodied and savory with notes of raisins, figs, and dark cherries. Touch of sweetness, with a balance of oak and spice.

Finish: Nice balance of sweetness and spice. Malt and dark chocolate, with a slight smokiness.

Benrinnes Distillery - Speyside

The Benrinnes distillery specialises in single malt production for use in blends. Although difficult to categorise due to the few releases, it can be described as light and fruity for a Speyside spirit. The only official release has been a Flora and Fauna release. They changed their production methods in 2007, moving from a complicated triple distillation to a more traditional double distillation, changing the flavour profile of their base spirit. They now use 2 wash stills and 4 spirit stills. 

The water is sourced from three locations, The Rowan Tree Burn, the Scurran Burn and The Benrinnes Spring. Benrinnes age their whisky in large, heavy stone brick buildings, keeping their ageing warehouse cooler year round. The distillery was constructed in 1826. 3 years later it was destroyed by a flood and rebuilt. In 1896 it burned down and wasn’t rebuilt until the 1950’s.