A single cask release of BenRiach single malt Scotch whisky from Speyside.
Benriach distillery is situated near to its former sister distillery, Longmorn, a short distance from Elgin. The distillery was constructed in 1898 at the height of the Victorian whisky boom but fell silent soon after and did not resume production again until 1965.
The nose gives uplifting fresh fruits, apple and banana skin, some orange citrus too. A nice strand of honey holds the palate together as the fruit notes evolve. There is a little grassiness, faint eucalyptus and a hint of peat-smoke towards the lingering finish.
The immensely tasty whisky, which was distilled in 1996, was bottled in 2013 by Berry Bros. & Rudd.