BenRiach 12 Year Old The Smoky Twelve 70cl, 46%

Description

BenRiach 12 Year Old The Smoky Twelve 70cl 46% is a peated Speyside single malt Scotch whisky that combines gentle smoke with rich fruit and cask complexity. Part of BenRiach’s modern core range, this expression showcases the distillery’s ability to balance peat with sweetness and depth.

Matured for 12 years, this whisky is crafted using a combination of bourbon barrels, sherry casks, and Marsala wine casks, creating a layered and complex flavour profile.

Each cask type contributes to the whisky’s character:

Bourbon casks bring vanilla, honey, and smooth sweetness

Sherry casks add dried fruits, spice, and richness

Marsala casks introduce caramelised fruit notes and depth

The use of peated malt adds a gentle smoky layer, complementing the natural notes of orchard fruits and sweetness without overpowering them.

Bottled at 46% ABV and presented in a 70cl bottle, this whisky offers a rich, balanced, and versatile smoky dram.

Why Choose BenRiach The Smoky Twelve?

This whisky delivers a balanced combination of smoke, fruit, and cask influence, making it approachable yet complex.

The triple cask maturation enhances depth and character, setting it apart from standard peated expressions.

Ideal For

This whisky is ideal for fans of lightly peated whiskies, Speyside enthusiasts, and those seeking a refined smoky dram.

Product Details

Product Name: BenRiach 12 Year Old The Smoky Twelve
Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Distillery: BenRiach

Region: Speyside, Scotland

Bottle Size: 70cl
ABV: 46%

Age Statement: 12 Years Old

Cask Type: Bourbon, Sherry, and Marsala Wine Casks

Style: Peated

Collector’s Note

“The Smoky Twelve” is part of BenRiach’s core range relaunch, highlighting the distillery’s long-standing tradition of producing peated whisky in Speyside. Its combination of smoke and multi-cask maturation makes it a distinctive and popular expression.