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Benrinnes The Single Malts of Scotland 2008 12 Years Single Malt Whisky

Benrinnes 2008 ElD

Benrinnes

Speyside · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
12 years
ABV
56.2%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Benrinnes
Distillation Year
10.09.2008
Bottling Year
29.07.2021
Cask Types
Hogshead

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Benrinnes Distillery is situated at the foot of Ben Rinnes mountain, a renowned natural landmark in southern Speyside. At its 840-meter summit, visitors can enjoy panoramic views across eight Scottish counties. The distillery takes its name from this mountain and shares its water source—drawn from mountain wells—with four neighboring distilleries: Aberlour, Allt-a-Bhainne, Dailuaine, and Glenfarclas. The first Benrinnes distillery was established in 1826, though no traces remain today; it stood only a few kilometers from the current site. The present distillery was constructed in the 1950s. In autumn 2012, Benrinnes underwent a major modernization, including full automation of the distillation process and construction of a new control room. The facility features an 8.5-ton semi-lauter mash tun, eight Oregon pine washbacks with fermentation times of 65-100 hours, two wash stills, and four spirit stills. From 1966 until recently, Benrinnes practiced partial triple distillation, a process now discontinued in favor of a configuration using one wash still paired with two spirit stills. The distillery employs cast iron worm tub condensers, which impart a subtle sulfurous character to the new make spirit. With wide cut points ranging from 73% to 58% ABV, Benrinnes produces a robust, meaty new make. Production operates on two alternating schedules: a seven-day week yielding 21 mashes, or a five-day week yielding 15 mashes. The majority of Benrinnes' output supplies blended Scotch whiskies including J&B, Johnnie Walker, and Crawford's 3 Star. The sole official bottling is the 15-year-old Flora & Fauna expression. Limited releases include a 1996 vintage from the Manager's Choice series (2010) and a 21-year-old, 57% ABV special release in autumn 2014.
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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2292

Whiskyspace Notes 2292

Jul 4, 2026, 22:42:31

刚嘬了一口,先是混着希腊酸奶加香草奶油的柔感,还有点发酵李子的小酸头🥴 接着就出麦片、鲜苹果汁混白葡萄酒的清香气,尾段带着点酸面种酵头的香气,长度中等,舒服得很,还想续杯嘿嘿

Whiskyspace Notes 1944

Whiskyspace Notes 1944

Jun 24, 2026, 05:55:21

这口酒刚到舌尖,就有股梨汁的清甜扑面而来,像是被春天的果园给拥抱了似的。跟着来一丝发酵李子的酸涩,让人想起自家厨房里发霉的面包头——还挺有意思的。中间还夹着点石膏的干涩,像是刚拆了包装盒的新书页边角。 然后呢,那股蜂蜜般的麦芽香就上头了,软软的像是泡在牛奶里的麦片,又有点像希腊酸奶里加了香草奶油的那种绵滑。最后拖着一缕石油味儿,像是煤油灯刚熄了似的,有点出其不意,但也不讨厌。 整体喝起来像是周末早上在乡下小镇的面包店里,一边嚼着自制麦饼,一边翻着旧书,阳光从窗户斜射进来的那种惬意。 🍯

Whiskyspace Notes 1894

Whiskyspace Notes 1894

Jun 24, 2026, 00:31:30

This one's quite soft, actually. Reminds me a bit of vanilla cream and fresh apple juice. There's this weird but kinda nice note, like paraffin oil or spent flint, just a hint in the back. It's got this gentle, wheat beer thing going on, maybe a touch of sourdough starter. Then some sweet pear and mirabelle juice comes through. The finish is medium in length, leaving a clean, almost white wine feeling. All in all, it's like a nice walk that brings you right back to civilisation. 🍂

Whiskyspace Notes 1428

Whiskyspace Notes 1428

Jun 4, 2026, 15:45:22

Just had a dram – it's like stepping back to civilisation after a long day out. 🌳 The barley is front and centre here, really pronounced, with a wheat beer vibe from that yeasty touch. Sweet pear juice and a hint of mirabelle juice mix in, blending into creamy vanilla cream and Greek yoghurt. It's soft on the palate, finish's medium in length, leaving a plaster note and that sense of nature lingering close. Almost like Greek yoghurt and vanilla custard – so comforting. 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 1350

Whiskyspace Notes 1350

Jun 2, 2026, 20:37:58

Right, this one's got that real yeasty smell at first, like when you're feeding a sourdough starter. Then it opens up into something softer, almost like vanilla cream stirred into Greek yoghurt, but with a bit of that tart mirabelle juice thing. You get this lovely cereal note, sort of muesli with the dried fruits and all, then... you know what, it's almost like the soft part of an apple juice, but with this weird, clean plaster dust note in the background? Not unpleasant, just interesting. Like smelling wet stone after rain, that spent flint sort of vibe. The finish goes all fermenting plums and white wine, a bit sour and fruity. Honestly, for a moment it’s all about barley, just pure grain, and then suddenly it's like "oh right, back to civilisation" 😄 Soft and gentle throughout.

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