This is one of three single cask expressions in the Benriach Cask Edition series released exclusively in the US, a first for the brand. Each of the single malt casks were selected by the brand's Master Blender Rachel Barrie. This cask was distilled in 1998 and it matured for 23 years in an Marsala wine hogshead cask. It's bottled with its natural color at a cask strength of 55.4% ABV. Availability is limited to 264 total bottles for the US markets of AZ, CO, IL, DE, DC, FL, MD, MN, NV, PA, SC, and WI beginning June 2022.
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NOSE Nutty caramel, malt, cocoa, oak, candied citrus, dried dark fruit, bit of spice. A more expressive aroma that delivers some nuanced spice notes. PALATE Malt, cocoa, oak, dried dark fruit, caramel, nuttiness and some leathery spice. The fruitiness really pops here and it ends up being something more soft and elegant than the 110 proof might suggest. FINISH Long -> Dried dark fruit, malt, oak and spice.
A very nice punchy desert version of the Benriach family. The marsala added lots of lovely dark fruit and nutty flavors I did find it to overpower the distillate a bit more than I like, but what can I expect from 23 years in a marsala cask! Beautiful color and great finish!
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