The Benriach 12 Year Sherry Wood Single Malt Scotch 750mL is a rich Speyside single malt matured primarily in Oloroso sherry casks, delivering depth, sweetness, and layered complexity. Aged for 12 years, this expression highlights The Benriach’s fruit-forward character enhanced by the influence of carefully selected sherry wood.

Luxurious and well-balanced, this 12-year single malt reveals notes of dark chocolate, raisin, dried cherry, orange peel, caramel, toasted oak, cinnamon, and subtle spice, supported by a smooth, medium-to-full-bodied mouthfeel. The sherry maturation adds warmth and richness while maintaining elegance, culminating in a long, silky finish with lingering fruit and oak sweetness. Ideal for sherry-cask enthusiasts, this Speyside single malt offers approachable depth and refined character.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Raisin, dark fruit, chocolate, orange zest

• Palate: Caramel, dried cherry, cinnamon, toasted oak

• Finish: Long, smooth, and warming with lingering sherry sweetness

FAQs

• Is this a single malt Scotch?
Yes — it is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky.

• What does Sherry Wood mean?
It means the whisky was matured in Oloroso sherry casks, adding rich fruit and spice notes.

• Is it peated?
No — this expression is unpeated and sherry-forward.

• Is 12 years well-aged for Scotch?
Yes — 12 years provides balanced maturity and depth.

• Is it good for sipping?
Absolutely — best enjoyed neat to appreciate its richness.

• What is the ABV?
Typically bottled at 46% ABV.