In the early 1970s, Benriach dared to break with convention, distilling whiskies inspired by the 19th century style, using smoky, malty barley and Highland peat. It's this wood-rich peat that gives Benriach's peated whiskies their intense, sweet, smoky flavor. Benriach The Smoky Twelve is a blend of peated and unpeated whiskies aged for at least twelve years in old bourbon, sherry and Marsala casks. The result is a supple, creamy single malt with ripe fruit flavors, subtle smoky and sweet notes, warm spicy oak aromas and a sublime finish with notes of cocoa and smoky orange in perfect balance.
Nose: Fruity aromas of red berries and spicy vanilla notes. Mouth: A creamy texture with flavors of ripe fruit, oak and caramel. Finish: A long, warm finish with notes of dried fruit and oak.
A well-balanced, lightly saline Highland single malt whisky that makes an excellent aperitif. A crisp, dry, appetizing malt that opens with fresh, sweet orange notes and a long, dry finish.
Nose: Sweet fruit and a hint of spice Palate: Bold tones of berries and deep honeyed sweetness wrap around rich notes of figs, plums and maraschino cherries. Finish: Smooth sweetness from wine and bourbon casks with a lingering delicate smokiness.
Nose: Rock Island is a Scottish vatted malt from the Highlands. Its nose reveals aromas of peat, sea salt and dried fruit. Feel: On the palate, this whisky offers notes of cereal, vanilla and smoke, with a smooth, creamy texture. Finish: Rock Island's finish is long and enveloping, leaving saline and peppery flavors on the palate.
Nose: Intense fragrance of ripe peach and honeysuckle with floral notes of violet and lavender. The counterpart to this perfect balance is conveyed by sweet, spicy notes reminiscent of vanilla, coconut and charred oak.
Mouth: voluminous and almost thick in texture. Aromas of honey, butterscotch and fresh fruit emerge, followed by sweet porridge and toasted oak.
Finish: Woody and spicy, reminiscent of tropical fruit. A hint of leather and beeswax.
Nose: Smoked vanilla, toasted orange and toasted almond.
Mouth: Dark chocolate, fruit zest, brown sugar and toasted oak.