Benriach 14 years 2010 - 2024 #3737 Saltire Rare Malt

The Benriach 14 years 2010 - 2024, bottled by Saltire Rare Malt, is a superb single malt whisky that beautifully captures the versatility of the Benriach Distillery in Speyside. This expression, from a carefully selected single cask (#3737), has matured for 14 years and offers an elegant interplay of fruity, spicy and sweet flavours. Benriach is known for its experimental character, and this bottling is a great example of how the brand combines classic Speyside style with a modern twist.

Tasting note

Nose

Aromas of juicy peach, apricot and green apple are accompanied by honeyed notes of vanilla and light toffee. Subtle hints of cinnamon, citrus zest and a hint of ginger give the nose a sophisticated depth.

Taste

Full-bodied and silky, with layers of caramel, ripe pear and tropical fruits such as pineapple. A delicate spiciness of nutmeg and a slight hint of white pepper provide balance, while the barrel influence offers a soft, toasty oak undertone.

Finish

Long and harmonious, with lingering sweetness of honey and vanilla, combined with a fresh touch of citrus and a subtle woody freshness.

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.

Saltire Rare Malt Whisky Company

Saltire Rare Malt Whisky Company is an independent bottler specialising in selecting and bottling rare and high quality Scotch whiskies. The company focuses on offering unique single malts and single cask whiskies, often from special or hard-to-find casks. Saltire is known for bottling whisky without additives, such as colourings, and without cold filtration, to ensure the purity and authentic character of the whisky.

An important role within Saltire is played by Hans Offringa, an internationally recognised whisky expert, writer and ambassador. Offringa, also known as "The Whisky Couple" together with his wife Becky, is involved in the selection and presentation of the whiskies Saltire releases. His extensive knowledge and passion for whisky help Saltire create exclusive and unique bottlings that appeal to whisky collectors and enthusiasts. His reputation and expertise add extra prestige and credibility to Saltire Rare Malt Whisky Company's bottlings.