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A Benriach 12 Year Old single malt (46% ABV, 700ml) matured across sherry, bourbon, and port casks in a CNY 2024 presentation.
Overview
This 12-year expression is built around Benriach’s multi-cask style, combining fortified-wine influence with American oak structure. The “CNY Dragon 2024” designation relates to presentation, while the whisky itself follows the house approach of layering sweetness, fruit, and oak spice through varied maturation.
The Spirit
Single malt Scotch whisky from Scotland, aged a minimum of twelve years and bottled at 46% ABV (700ml). Matured using a triple-cask regime: sherry casks, bourbon barrels, and port casks. The stated intent is a sherry-forward profile supported by vanilla and oak from bourbon wood, with port casks contributing additional baked-fruit depth. The overall style is described as rich and well balanced.
Why It Matters
Triple-cask maturation has become a clear signature across modern Speyside single malts, offering a structured way to build complexity without relying solely on age. For collectors, special presentations such as CNY editions can serve as a marker within the release timeline while remaining anchored in a recognisable house profile.
Serving & Context
Best approached neat to understand the cask layering. If you prefer a cooler serve, use a single large ice piece rather than heavy dilution.
Availability Note
Presentation-led editions can be released in defined runs and may not be available beyond their seasonal allocation.
Catalogue Preview
A Benriach 12 Year Old single malt (46% ABV, 700ml) matured across sherry, bourbon, and port casks in a CNY 2024 presentation.
Overview
This 12-year expression is built around Benriach’s multi-cask style, combining fortified-wine influence with American oak structure. The “CNY Dragon 2024” designation relates to presentation, while the whisky itself follows the house approach of layering sweetness, fruit, and oak spice through varied maturation.
The Spirit
Single malt Scotch whisky from Scotland, aged a minimum of twelve years and bottled at 46% ABV (700ml). Matured using a triple-cask regime: sherry casks, bourbon barrels, and port casks. The stated intent is a sherry-forward profile supported by vanilla and oak from bourbon wood, with port casks contributing additional baked-fruit depth. The overall style is described as rich and well balanced.
Why It Matters
Triple-cask maturation has become a clear signature across modern Speyside single malts, offering a structured way to build complexity without relying solely on age. For collectors, special presentations such as CNY editions can serve as a marker within the release timeline while remaining anchored in a recognisable house profile.
Serving & Context
Best approached neat to understand the cask layering. If you prefer a cooler serve, use a single large ice piece rather than heavy dilution.
Availability Note
Presentation-led editions can be released in defined runs and may not be available beyond their seasonal allocation.
