Benrinnes 15 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Benrinnes 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, a celebrated bottling from the coveted Flora & Fauna series, offers a glimpse into a time-honored, complex style of Speyside whisky. Located near Aberlour, Benrinnes has long been a foundational malt for the iconic J&B and Johnnie Walker blends. This expression is renowned among enthusiasts for its rich, full-bodied character and distinctive savoury depth, which is attributed to the distillery’s unique, though now discontinued, partial triple distillation process. Robust and intense, Benrinnes displays initial notes of rich sherry, dried red berries, and sweet malt to the nose. This is underpinned by a subtle, savory element - sometimes described as "meaty" or waxy - that adds striking complexity. The palate is full and oily in texture. Flavours explode with dark fruit (plum and raisin), toasted spice (cinnamon and ginger), and dark chocolate. It maintains excellent structure with a lovely interplay of sweet and savory elements. The finish is long, warm, and satisfyingly drying, leaving lingering echoes of cocoa powder and winter spice.