Whisky Focus - BenRiach 18 Year Old Latada Peated

BenRiach extends its Heavily Peated range with the addition of BenRiach 18 Year Old Latada.

BenRiach have extended its new Heavily Peated range with the addition of a brand-new limited edition, BenRiach 18 Year Old Latada peated single malt which has been finished in Madeira casks.

It’s the Elgin distillery’s third offering in its range of 18 year old peated wood finishes, Latada joins the BenRiach Albariza and Dunder on the shelves.

As we have come to expect from GlenDronach the new whisky was bottled at 46% ABV, at natural colour and non chill filtered, Latada is distilled from peated malted barley matured in American oak casks before enjoying a finishing period in fine Madeira casks selected by Master Distiller Billy Walker.

The unusual name comes from the traditional "Latada" or trellised vine system on the island of Madeira where the vines are laid out horizontally above the ground on low trellises.

The BenRiach heavily peated range continues to be warmly welcomed by whisky drinkers worldwide, showing there is strong demand for such innovative peated cask finishes.

GlenDronach tell me that Latada cleverly combines the distinct and contrasting aromas and flavours associated with richly-peated malt whisky and the elegant style of wood selected for final maturation.

In this case, the Madeira casks bring remarkable depth and balance to the whisky; Latada intriguingly pairs the earthy, smoky notes of peat with delicate hints of pear, honey and citrus, making a stunning, luscious dram. It’s one to savour on a cool autumn evening, perhaps accompanied by some fine dark chocolate.

A release of only 4,001 bottles, BenRiach 18 Year Old Latada peated will be available from specialist whisky shops such as The Whisky Exchange
 

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