Whisky Focus - BenRiach 21 Year Old Tawny Port Wood Finish

BenRiach release 21 year old Tawny Port Wood Finishh to replace 15 year old.

BenRiach today released a new BenRiach 21 Year Old Tawny Port Wood Finish.

The new BenRiach 21 Year Old Tawny Port Wood Finish is bottled at 46% ABV and replaces the 15 year old Tawny Port finish. BenRiach describe it as tasting of fresh cranberries, orange peel and boiled candy. It was first matured in the traditional style in American bourbon barrels and then finished in a small batch of Tawny Port casks sourced from the Douro region in the north of Portugal.

During this second period of maturation, the slow interaction of the whisky with the Port cask results in sublime flavours and aromas – in particular, a distinctive and rich red fruit taste.

Sales Director Alistair Walker said: "We launched our critically-acclaimed range of wood finishes ten years ago and since then the response worldwide has been consistently excellent.

"At BenRiach we’ve carefully selected whisky that has been gently maturing in bourbon casks so that drinkers experience the full impact of the Tawny Port cask after it has been finished.

"It’s a phenomenal Speyside Single Malt with a tawny, fruity heart. A slight earthiness from the port is balanced with contrasting rich fruit characters and warm oak spices."

The 21 Year Old Tawny Port Wood Finish will be available alongside the current BenRiach whisky range from specialist online whisky shops such as The Whisky Exchange
 

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