Benrinnes Single Malt Whisky

Benrinnes

Region Highlands

District Speyside

Water source Scurran and Rowantree Burns

Neighbours Aberlour, Daluaine, Glanallachie, Glenfarclas

Owner Diageo

Manager

Visitor centre ?

Address Aberlour,
Banffshire, AB38 9WN

Phone +44 (0)1340 872 500

History 1826 : established
1829 : damaged by the great floods
1835 : Current distillery established by William Smith & Co
1864 : taken over by David Edward
1922 : sold to John Dewar & Sons
1925 : Became part of DCL
1930 : Became part of SMD
1955 : renovated
1966 : Stills increased from 3 to 6
1991 : First released as a single malt

House Style A big, flavourful malt, often with a smoky tinge and often described as creamy.

Pronunciation ben-rins

Herkomst the mountain Ben Rinnes

Capacity per year 2.600.000 litres

Independent Bottler Cadenhead
Gordon & MacPhail
Rare Malts

Information Triple distillation.

DISTILLERY BOTTLINGS

Benrinnes - Flora & Fauna - 15 year old - 43%
Chillfiltered.
Colour:
Old gold with cupper highlights.
Nose:
Sweetened citrus (tangerine, lemon), floral, sherry, toffee.
Palate:
Soft. Marmelade, red fruits, dark chocolat.
Finish:
Sweet and fruity. Dark chocolat, ceder with a touch of malt.

INDEPENDENT BOTTLINGS FROM CADENHEAD

Benrinnes 1989 - Cadenhead - 17 year old - 53,1%
Limited to 246 bottles. Bottled in September 2006.
Cask:
Bourbon.
Colour:

Nose:

Palate:

Finish:

Benrinnes 1988 - Cadenhead - 18 year old - 55,9%
Limited to 246 bottles. Bottled in September 2006.
Cask:
Bourbon.
Colour:

Nose:
Light and fruity with a hint of moka. Nutty.
Palate:
Rich, creamy vanilla and spices.
Finish:

INDEPENDENT BOTTLINGS FROM GORDON & MACPHAIL

Benrinnes 1989 - Connoisseurs Choice - 43%
Cask:
Refill Sherry Hogsheads.
Colour:
Bright amber.
Nose:
Fruity with leafy (hay like) and bracken aromas. A subtle sherry note develops.
Palate:
Spicy - cinnamon and aniseed. Fruit flavours develop - fresh fruit with a sharp, citrus note. Touch of charred oak.
Finish:
Dry and spicy.

Benrinnes 1973 - Connoisseurs Choice - 43%
Cask:
Refill Sherry Hogsheads.
Colour:
Pale gold.
Nose:
Fruity - boiled sweets and a sweet, smoky note. Spices - liquorice & aniseed.
Palate:
Sherry wood with hessian notes and some smokiness.
Finish:
Delicate Sherry notes.

INDEPENDENT BOTTLINGS FROM RARE MALTS

Benrinnes 1974 - Rare Malts - 21 year old - 60,4%
Colour:
Bright gold.
Nose:
Earth with a touch of peat.
Palate:
Oily and nutty. Toffee, cream, vanilla, oranges and lime.
Finish:
Sweet and spicy. Very long.

Region	Highlands
District	Speyside
Water source	Scurran and Rowantree Burns
Neighbours	Aberlour, Daluaine, Glanallachie, Glenfarclas
Owner	Diageo
Manager
Visitor centre	?
Address	Aberlour, Banffshire, AB38 9WN
Phone	+44 (0)1340 872 500
History	1826 : established 1829 : damaged by the great floods 1835 : Current distillery established by William Smith & Co 1864 : taken over by David Edward 1922 : sold to John Dewar & Sons 1925 : Became part of DCL 1930 : Became part of SMD 1955 : renovated 1966 : Stills increased from 3 to 6 1991 : First released as a single malt
House Style	A big, flavourful malt, often with a smoky tinge and often described as creamy.
Pronunciation	ben-rins
Herkomst	the mountain Ben Rinnes
Capacity per year	2.600.000 litres
Independent Bottler	Cadenhead Gordon & MacPhail Rare Malts
Information	Triple distillation.

	Benrinnes 1989 - Cadenhead - 17 year old - 53,1% Limited to 246 bottles. Bottled in September 2006. Cask: Bourbon. Colour: Nose: Palate: Finish:
	Benrinnes 1988 - Cadenhead - 18 year old - 55,9% Limited to 246 bottles. Bottled in September 2006. Cask: Bourbon. Colour: Nose: Light and fruity with a hint of moka. Nutty. Palate: Rich, creamy vanilla and spices. Finish:

	Benrinnes 1989 - Connoisseurs Choice - 43% Cask: Refill Sherry Hogsheads. Colour: Bright amber. Nose: Fruity with leafy (hay like) and bracken aromas. A subtle sherry note develops. Palate: Spicy - cinnamon and aniseed. Fruit flavours develop - fresh fruit with a sharp, citrus note. Touch of charred oak. Finish: Dry and spicy.
	Benrinnes 1973 - Connoisseurs Choice - 43% Cask: Refill Sherry Hogsheads. Colour: Pale gold. Nose: Fruity - boiled sweets and a sweet, smoky note. Spices - liquorice & aniseed. Palate: Sherry wood with hessian notes and some smokiness. Finish: Delicate Sherry notes.