Benriach - Glenlivet 12 years Original Collection

Benriach is a distillery known for its range—from fruity elegance to subtle peat. This 12-year-old expression from Cadenhead’s Original Collection highlights the bright, classic Speyside character. It’s vibrant, approachable, and perfect as an introduction to Benriach or a go-to dram for lovers of clean, well-made whisky.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh and fruity. Juicy peach, lime, and green grapes are joined by soft vanilla and blossom honey. A gentle floral note adds an extra layer of finesse.

Palate

Lively and lightly spiced. Flavours of apricot, apple, and lemon blend with soft malt and a hint of white pepper. The mouthfeel is smooth with a crisp, almost wine-like brightness.

Finish

Medium in length and refreshing. Apple peel, citrus oil, and subtle spice linger gently. The finish is clean, clear, and invites another sip.

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.

Cadenhead

Cadenhead, known in full as William Cadenhead Ltd, is the world's oldest independent bottler of Scotch whisky. Founded in 1842 in Aberdeen, Scotland, the company is known for its high-quality, authentic whiskies and other spirits. Cadenhead has a long and rich history and enjoys worldwide esteem among whisky lovers and collectors.

History

Cadenhead was founded in 1842 by George Duncan, but soon William Cadenhead, Duncan's brother-in-law, took over the company. Under his leadership, the company grew into a respected name in the whisky trade. Initially known as a wine and spirits merchant, Cadenhead soon developed into a leading bottler of Scotch whisky. In 1972, the company was sold to J. & A. Mitchell & Co. Ltd, the parent company of Springbank Distillery in Campbeltown. This marked a new phase in Cadenhead's history, integrating the company with one of Scotland's best-known distilleries.