1 / 7Benriach The Twelve 12-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 46% ABV, 70 cL
Benriach The Twelve is a 12-year-old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky bottled at 46% ABV. Its claimed maturation combines sherry casks, bourbon barrels and port casks, with a listed flavour profile of baked fruit, cherry, orange, hazelnut and spiced mocha.
At a glance
- The listing describes a Speyside single malt matured in three types of cask: sherry, bourbon and port.
- Listed aromas include maple honey, cocoa and baked forest fruit. The palate notes include cherry, baked orange, hazelnut, sultana and spiced mocha.
- The producer suggests serving it neat or over ice in a tulip glass.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- At 46% ABV, it offers a higher stated bottling strength than many standard-strength whiskies, though preference for strength is personal.
- The stated maturation combines sherry, bourbon and port casks, giving buyers interested in a varied cask profile a clear point of distinction.
- Customer feedback specifically describes the flavour as fruity and spicy, aligning with the listing's fruit and spice notes.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Style | Single Malt |
|---|---|
| Region | Speyside |
| Age statement | 12-year-old |
| Alcohol content | 46% ABV |
| Bottle volume | 70 cL |
| Maturation | MATURED FOR AT LEAST TWELVE YEARS in sherry casks, bourbon barrels, and port casks |
| Colour | golden bronze, natural cask-imparted colour |
| Nose | rich maple honey, cocoa and baked forest fruit |
|---|---|
| Palate | Maraschino cherries, baked orange and hazelnut, with sultanas and spiced mocha |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The producer's tasting notes are descriptive claims rather than a guarantee of how every drinker will perceive the whisky. Serve neat or over ice according to preference.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Whisky drinkers looking for an age-stated Speyside single malt with fruit, honey and spice notes.
- Buyers interested in a whisky described as matured in sherry, bourbon and port casks.
- Those who prefer a 46% ABV bottling and plan to drink whisky neat or over ice.
Less suited to
- Those seeking a lower-strength whisky or a flavour profile other than the listed fruit, honey, cocoa and spice notes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback is positive about taste and flavour, describing the whisky as fruity and spicy, with fruit and honey notes mentioned. That perception broadly matches the listing's stated tasting profile, though tasting impressions are individual and the supplied feedback does not establish that every drinker will experience those notes.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback describes the flavour as fruity and spicy.
- The feedback mentions fruit and honey notes.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Benriach The Twelve?
The title identifies it as a 12-year-old single malt, and the listing says it is matured for at least twelve years.
What casks are used for maturation?
The listing states that maturation uses sherry casks, bourbon barrels and port casks.
What flavours does the listing describe?
It lists maple honey, cocoa and baked forest fruit on the nose, followed by Maraschino cherry, baked orange, hazelnut, sultana and spiced mocha.
How does the listing suggest serving it?
It suggests serving the whisky neat or over ice in a tulip glass.
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