Benriach Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 11y 2010
Speyside, Single Cask Selection by Baur au Lac Vins, Mossburn, 700 ml
Producer: | Mossburn |
Origin: | Scotland / Highland-Speyside |
Description
The Mossburn Vintage Casks Whiskies are a collection of single malt Scotch whiskies, which are strictly limited and produced from selected casks. To highlight the unique and specific character of each single malt, only a limited number of bottles are produced. This Benriach whisky was bottled by Mossburn exclusively for Baur au Lac Vins at cask strength. The 11 years of maturation in PX (Pedro Ximénez) HHD give the Benriach a light and clear amber color. On the nose, the cask strength of 62.1% alcohol has a very positive effect on the complexity. This single malt captivates with aromas of dried fruits such as raisins, figs and dates, rounded off by roasted, nutty components, light chocolate as well as sweet notes that come from the PX cask aging. The palate is slightly smoky, accompanied by nougat notes and roasted chestnuts, leaving a warming mouthfeel. Intense and long finish, prepares enormous drinking pleasure! This whisky was bottled without colorants or chill filtration. Sláinte
Attributes
Origin: | Scotland / Highland-Speyside |
Volume: | 62.0 % |
Highland-Speyside
Speyside: Das Herz der Whisky-Kultur
Geografisch gesehen ist die Speyside ein kleiner, nordöstlich gelegener Teilbereich der Highlands. Doch das Hügelland zwischen den Städten Inverness und Aberdeen, durch welches das Flüsschen Spy fliesst, das der Region ihren Namen gibt, ist das Herz und der Nabel der schottischen Whisky-Herstellung und Single Malt-Kultur. Nicht weniger als 50 der insgesamt 108 schottischen Destillerien sind hier beheimatet. Die Speyside-Malts bestechen mit ihrer Komplexität und Eleganz.
Scotland
Scotland – Wild history, warming whisky
Whiskey, bagpipes, kilts – These are the most famous elements of Scottish culture. It has not been conclusively determined who invented whisky. The Scots and Irish both argue that they invented the “water of life.” Food and drink definitely tops the Scottish export categories. Every second, around 40 bottles of whisky are purchased. So it’s hardly surprising that whisky makes up around 80 percent of total food and drink exports.