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BenRiach The 12Yr - Item Code: 04174
Tasting Notes and Characteristics:
Sipping BenRiach The 12Yr is a delightful experience, with layers of honeyed malt, toasted oak, and subtle sherry sweetness unfolding on the palate, balanced by gentle spice and a lingering finish. Crafted in Scotland and bottled at an ABV of 0.46, this single malt whisky is matured in a combination of sherry, bourbon, and port casks that lend complexity to its character. Whether you’re enjoying it neat or alongside smoked salmon or aged cheddar at a relaxed gathering, BenRiach The 12Yr brings out the best in both the whisky and your food pairings while offering a taste of Speyside’s rich distilling tradition.
Producer Information: BenRiach Distillery
BenRiach Distillery, nestled in the heart of Speyside, Scotland, is celebrated for its innovative approach to single malt Scotch whisky. Drawing on the region’s rich heritage of whisky production, BenRiach combines traditional floor malting techniques with a spirit of experimentation, producing both peated and unpeated expressions that highlight the diversity of Speyside character. The distillery’s portfolio includes a range of aged single malts as well as cask finishes that explore sherry, port, and rum influences. In addition to their core whiskies, BenRiach occasionally releases limited editions and special bottlings that showcase unique maturation styles or rare casks. Their commitment to craft and quality is evident in every bottle they produce.
Ordering and Delivery Options for this Scotch Whiskey
Alcohol Delivery & Pickup Methods
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Store Address:
Broadway Liquor & Wine Warehouse
5790 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10463, United States.
Scotch whiskey, a distinguished spirit originating from Scotland, is primarily made from malted barley for single malts and grains for blended varieties. This iconic drink undergoes a meticulous distillation process using pot stills for single malts and column stills for grain whiskies, followed by an aging period of at least three years in oak casks, often previously used for bourbon or sherry. The result is a diverse range of flavors and aromas that reflect the unique characteristics of its regions of origin.
Single malt Scotch typically boasts rich and complex flavors with notes of fruit, spice, smoke, peat, and oak, while blended Scotch offers a smoother profile with balanced hints of caramel, vanilla, and light smoke. The texture can vary significantly—from smooth and creamy to rich and oily—depending on the style. Scotch whiskey is versatile in its consumption; it can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks and serves as a key ingredient in classic cocktails like the Rob Roy or Blood & Sand.
