Benriach 15 Year Old | Solstice | 3cl Sample

Benriach Solstice is one such expression - distilled from heavily peated malted barley, the whisky has been matured in Ex-Bourbon barrels, before being finished in aged Tawny port pipes, sourced from Douro region in the north of Portugal. The overall maturation period, across both styles of wood, is a minimum of 12 years.

Tasting Notes:

Appearance: Rich ruby-rose with a luscious pink burst.

Nose: rich wood smoke with ladies of sweet peat. Home made raspberry jam and spiced fruit shortcake. Spicy and big.

Palate: Massive peat and wood smoke flavours partner a base of soft red fruits and autumn spices-cloves and cinnamon specifically. Very bold and intense characteristics.

Conclusions: a big multi-layered peated whisky.