Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) 3cl Whisky
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Single Malt
Scotland
1 Aug 2010
1 May 2022
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Well, would you look at what we have here? It's a single malt from Benrinnes, and it joins the independent range of bottlings from us – Master of Malt! After checking over our stash of splendid spirits, this one was looking good and ready for bottling, having spent a total of 11 years maturing, including a finishing period in ex-oloroso hogsheads. The casks were cracked open in 2022, unleashing a total of 195 bottles at a hearty 57.2% ABV. A drop of water can certainly help to open up the flavours here.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
Floral suggestions of heather, blossom, and honeysuckle lead to creamier stone fruit and Peach Melba. A whiff of vanilla shortbread, toasted marshmallow, and some more savoury salinity.
Palate
Robust, mapley malt packs a punch, alongside dense oak and dark muscovado sugar. Dates, raisins, and prunes begin to make an appearance alongside white pepper prickle at the edges.
Finish
Custard and toasty crème brûlée keep things creamy, while warming nutmeg and clove edge in towards the end.
