{"id":11284,"date":"2025-02-19T00:20:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T17:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/?post_type=product&p=11284"},"modified":"2025-11-17T23:03:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T16:03:04","slug":"wh-benri-005-the-benriach-12-years-old","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wh-benri-005-the-benriach-12-years-old\/","title":{"rendered":"WH-BENRI-005 The Benriach 12 years old"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83e\udd43 The Benriach 12 Years Old<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The Benriach 12 Years Old is a signature Speyside single malt crafted from a combination of three cask types, showcasing the distillery\u2019s hallmark fruit-forward style. Matured in bourbon barrels, sherry casks, and port wine casks, this expression delivers layered sweetness, soft spice, and vibrant orchard fruit. It represents Benriach\u2019s modern \u201cTriple Cask Matured\u201d philosophy, offering a richer and more complex profile than many traditional 12-year-old Speyside whiskies.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udccc Features & Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Brand:<\/strong> Benriach
Expression:<\/strong> 12 Years Old (Triple Cask Matured)
Type:<\/strong> Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Region \/ Origin:<\/strong> Speyside, Scotland
ABV:<\/strong> 46% (non-chill filtered, natural colour)
Bottle Size:<\/strong> 700 ml (750 ml in some regions)
Maturation \/ Cask Details:<\/strong> Matured in bourbon<\/strong>, sherry<\/strong>, and port<\/strong> casks, giving balance between creamy vanilla, rich red fruit, and gentle spice.
Status:<\/strong> Core range release; part of Benriach\u2019s contemporary lineup.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udc43 Tasting Notes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Nose:<\/strong> Orchard fruits (apple, apricot, pear), honey, vanilla cream, gentle raisin, and baked pastry.
Palate:<\/strong> Spiced apple, toffee sweetness, berry compote, citrus zest, and soft oak.
Finish:<\/strong> Medium; notes of vanilla, oak spice, and lingering red fruit.<\/p>\n

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\u2b50 Independent Review Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Praised for its depth and complexity<\/strong> due to triple-cask maturation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The 46% ABV<\/strong> adds body, richness, and aroma intensity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Reviewers highlight its harmonious blend of fruit, spice, and sweetness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Considered a top-value Speyside 12-year-old in recent lineups.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \ud83c\udf81 Presentation & Collectibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Ideal For:<\/strong>
    Drinkers who enjoy fruit-driven Speyside malts, cask-influenced whiskies, or those collecting modern Benriach releases with natural colour and craft presentation.<\/p>\n

    Serving Suggestion:<\/strong>
    Best neat; adding a few drops of water enhances berry sweetness and honey notes.<\/p>\n

    Collectible Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Clean, modern Benriach packaging with colour-coded accents.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Natural colour and non-chill filtered \u2014 appealing to enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Not rare, but respected as a strong and consistent entry in the distillery\u2019s catalogue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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