The BenRiach Peated Cask Strength Batch 1 is a unique single malt whisky that combines the distinctive aromas and flavors of richly peated malt whisky with the classic character of the BenRiach distillery. Bottled in 2016, this whisky is the first release in the Peated Cask Strength range and defies convention by using a proportion of peated spirit, returning to the original Speyside character and flavor of malts typical of the nineteenth century.
Matured in a combination of Oloroso Sherry casks and Bourbon barrels, this whisky is non-chill filtered, has a natural color, and is bottled at a cask strength of 56%. This allows it to be experienced as if sampled directly from the cask, with a warming oak, orchard fruits, and a sweet heather smoke. The nose of this whisky is a delightful combination of butterscotch drizzled over campfire-roasted apples, with a gentle, earthy oak character and a subtle peated back note. The taste is a warm, toasted oak sweetness combined with toffee apples and ripe nectarines, followed by a sweet heather smoke that builds to a lingering peat note, alongside Scottish tablet and rich stewed barley.
This whisky is a perfect example of the BenRiach distillery's commitment to innovation and quality, and is sure to please fans of peated whiskies and those looking to explore the world of single malt whisky.
The alcohol by volume (ABV) of this whisky is 56%.
The bottle size is 700 ml.
This whisky is from the Speyside region.
It was matured in a combination of Oloroso Sherry casks and Bourbon barrels.
No, this whisky is non-chill filtered.
No, it has a natural color.
This whisky is unique due to its combination of richly peated malt whisky and the classic character of the BenRiach distillery. It is also the first release in the Peated Cask Strength range.
This whisky is generally well-received, though opinions vary. Some reviewers appreciate the clean and ashy peat smoke, fruity notes, and the influence of Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks. Others find the peat flavor subdued by strong caramel notes or feel the whisky lacks complexity. It is seen as a good, drinkable whisky, offering value for its price, though not standing out as exceptional in its category.
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