Description
Benriach describe the new 12 Years Old as 'This Benriach is created by three way sherry cask matured to further enrich Benriach's vibrant, fruit-laden style, with multi-layered sherry cask sweetness.' It uses full sherry cask maturation, combined with Pedro Ximinez and Oloroso sherry cask finishing.
Tasting Notes
| Nose |
| Distillery: Baked fruit salad with fig, pear, apricot and glace cherry in mandarin syrup. Honey glazed flan with creme-caramel and toasted vanilla pod add to the multi-layered sweetness. |
| Taste |
| Distillery: A rich fruit cocktail of honeyed fig, baked pineapple and sultana fuse with chocolate fondant and muscovado sugar, lifted by mandarin cream, ground nutmeg and vanilla. All leading to a dessert like sherried finish. |