Benriach 12 years The Twelve

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Bottler Distillery bottling

Distillery / brand Benriach

Country Scotland

Region Speyside

Content Size 0.7 liter

Alc/vol 46%

Age 12 years

Cask type Sherry, Bourbon and Port Cask

Flavour Profiles Mild and refined

EAN 5060399687188

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Benriach 12 years The Twelve

Benriach is known for its versatile and innovative whisky-making, and The Twelve is a brilliant example of how maturation in different casks can create a harmonious and layered flavor experience. This expression is aged in a combination of sherry, bourbon, and port casks, resulting in a rich and complex whisky with deep fruitiness and spicy undertones.

Tasting note

Nose

Rich aromas of stewed plums, raisins, and dried apricots, combined with hints of honey and creamy vanilla. Subtle notes of chocolate and roasted nuts add depth and complexity.

Taste

Soft and rounded with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Ripe berries, orange zest, and dark chocolate are complemented by a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg. The influence of the sherry and port casks creates a warm and velvety texture.

Finish

Long and elegant with lingering notes of oak, sweet spices, and a subtle hint of cocoa.

Benriach Distillery

Benriach Distillery is located in the heart of the Speyside region, near the town of Elgin in Moray. Founded in 1898 by John Duff, Benriach has a rich history marked by both periods of closure and revival. Since reopening in 1965, Benriach has established itself as a producer of high-quality single malt whiskies.

A unique feature of Benriach is its diversity in production processes. The distillery produces both peated and unpeated whiskies, which is rare in the Speyside region. This gives Benriach a wide range of flavour profiles, from smoky and robust to refined and fruity. The distillery uses water from nearby Burnside Springs, which contributes to the purity of their whisky.

Benriach whiskies are known for their complexity and depth, with notes of honey, vanilla, fruit and a hint of spice. Maturation takes place in a variety of casks, including ex-bourbon, sherry, rum and wine casks, ensuring a rich and layered flavour experience.

The combination of traditional techniques, innovation and a beautiful location makes Benriach a respected name in the world of Scotch single malt whisky.

Benriach was founded in 1898 by John Duff, during the great whisky boom of the late nineteenth century. The timing proved unfortunate: shortly after opening, the industry entered a deep crisis and production ceased. The floor maltings remained active, however, supplying malted barley to the neighbouring Longmorn distillery. Benriach did not resume whisky production until 1965, after which most of its spirit was destined for blended Scotch.

An important turning point came in 2004, when Benriach was acquired by an independent group and established more prominently as a single malt. Since 2016, the distillery has been part of Brown-Forman. Benriach stands apart within Speyside by producing three distinct styles of spirit: classic unpeated, smoky whisky made with Highland peat and, in smaller quantities, triple-distilled spirit. It also works with an unusually broad selection of casks.

This versatility has made Benriach popular among enthusiasts of creative cask maturation and varied whisky styles. The distillery combines a fruity Speyside foundation with room for smoke, spice and richer cask-driven flavours.