Benriach Peated Quarter Casks

Product Description

Ben Riach Peated Quarter Casks Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Peated Ben Riach that has been fully matured in quarter casks, thus intensifying the maturation. Benriach John Duff commissioned the Elgin based architect Charles C. Doig to design Benriach Distillery which was duly established in 1898 just south of Elgin & complete with a siding connecting Benriach Distillery directly to the great North of Scotland Railway & the scotch blenders down south. But Benriach Distillery opened just as the whisky bubble burst & was forced to closed in 1900 & remained closed until 1965. Benriach’s maltings did continued to operate but finally closed in 1999. An iconic Scottish malt whisky distillery complete with a Doig pagoda roof over the malt kiln. The Benriach Distillery range

Includes:: limited releases of triple distilled, peated & un-peated single malt whiskies. Benriach Distillery participates in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Nose: Elegant waves of wood smoke intensify to burning heather with a delicious contribution of ripe orchard fruits. Subtle notes of peaches, cinnamon sugar & a slightly herbal note of fresh barley give an added contrast to the unique, rich peat character. Palate: Intense peat smoke mellows to smouldering peat embers infused with green pear & nectarine fruit notes. Nutty oak & vanilla pods combine with a touch of white pepper & a twist of lime to give an intriguing, crisp, smoky finish.