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Benriach Malting Season (Second Edition)
Benriach

Benriach Malting Season (Second Edition)

3.42 Mixed reviews

3 reviews3 ratings

92 critic score

Whiskey Scotch Speyside No age statement 48.9% ABV

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About this bottle

Benriach Malting Season, a limited-edition annual release, highlights the distillery's seasonal production methods. Benriach is one of seven Scottish distilleries with a malting floor, a tradition this bottling commemorates. Master Blender Rachel Barrie selected concerto barley, malted in autumn 2013, for this single malt. It was matured in first-fill bourbon barrels and bottled at 48.9% ABV, a slightly higher barrel strength than the prior edition. Available in select markets as of September 2022. (SRP $159.99)

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Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Full Bodied 75
Rich 70
Spicy 50
Fruity 50
Sweet 40
Vanilla 25
Tart 15
Herbal 15

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Bradford Wyman 3.0

NOSE Creamy malt, sweet chewy candy, breakfast cereal with honey and nuts, stewed tree fruit, walnuts, peanut candy and pistachios. It has the aroma of a previously used bourbon barrel rather than fresh charred oak, with these milder scents. PALATE Sweet chewy candy, creamy malt, stewed tree fruit, cantaloupe peel, warm spices and some subtle woody notes with a hint of peanut candy. Possesses a pleasant sweet treat character, I like the creamy sweetness. FINISH Moderate -> Creamy malt and warm spices.

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