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Benriach Malting Season (Second Edition)
Benriach

Benriach Malting Season (Second Edition)

Whiskey Single Malt Speyside No age statement 48.9% ABV
$$$$$ $300 and up Collector
3 reviews raw average 3.42
92 critic score out of 100

About this bottle

Malting Season is one in a limited-edition annual series from Benriach which celebrates seasonal production techniques done at the distillery. Benriach is one of seven distilleries in Scotland to have a malting floor and this bottling honors that tradition. Master Blender Rachel Barrie selected concerto barley to use here in its production which was malted in autumn 2013. The single malt was aged in first-fill bourbon barrels and was bottled at barrel strength of 48.9% ABV, slightly higher than the previous edition. Available in select markets for a limited time as of September 2022. (SRP $159.99)

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Full Bodied 75
Rich 70
Spicy 50
Fruity 50
Sweet 40
Vanilla 25
Tart 15
Herbal 15

Reviews

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TheWhiskeyJug 3.0

NOSE Buttery malt, vanilla taffy, Honey Nut Cheerios, dried orchard fruit, hazelnuts, Circus Peanuts and almonds. It smells more like an ex-bourbon vs new charred oak whisky with these softer notes. PALATE Vanilla taffy, buttery malt, dried orchard fruit, melon rind, baking spice and some light oaky notes with a bit of Circus Peanuts. Has a nice dessert profile to it, I’m enjoying the buttery sweetness. FINISH Medium -> Buttery malt and baking spice.

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