Marsala Hogshead – Cask Strength Single Malt whisky that yielded 414 bottles.
Details
700ml: 54.8 %alc
Age: 20 Years
Region: Speyside
Cask Type: Marsala Hogshead
Bottler: Benriach
Distillation Date: 25.11.1997
Year of Bottling: 2018
Individually numbered
Continuing its journey pushing the boundaries of malt alchemy, BenRiach distillery has released Batch 15 of its cask bottling programme. This cask strength expression was matured for 20 years in a marsala hogshead that yielded 414 bottles with an ABV of 54.8%.
Announcing the release of BenRiach Cask Bottling Release – Master Blender Rachel Barrie, said:
“Batch 15 provides a rare opportunity to explore the many facets of BenRiach maturation in one batch, something us whisky makers are lucky to do every day. From the sweet side of Marsala wood to the exotic fruity side of Rum and the barbecued smokiness of charred American Virgin oak, there is a cask to suit every whisky lover’s palate. Now’s the time to explore, take your pick and find the cask you most enjoy!”
All whiskies in Batch 15 are non-chill-filtered with no added colour and are individually hand-numbered.
A few drops of water turns this beauty into a sensory dream.
Nose: Orange peel, peach flesh, banana bread, milk bottles (candy) with hints lemon meringue and polished leather.
Palate: More leather followed by dried apricots, ginger biscuits, tropical fruit tang and honey-lemon tea
Finish: White pepper spice brings on more dried apricot with waves of oak and lemon.
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