Benriach The Smoky Twelve
Benriach The Smoky Twelve is a richly textured, sweetly peated Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, crafted to showcase the perfect marriage of fruit, malt, oak and smoke. For this expression, Benriach combines both unpeated and peated spirit, then matures them for at least 12 years in three distinct cask types:
- Bourbon barrels
- Sherry casks
- Marsala wine casks
After maturation, the whiskies from each cask are expertly married together to create a smooth, creamy single malt that is multi-layered with flavours of ripened fruit, aromatic smoky sweetness and warming oak spice.
In the glass, The Smoky Twelve shows a burnished gold colour with natural cask-imparted colour (no added caramel). On the nose, you’ll find smoked vanilla, charred orange and toasted almond, building a sweet and gently smoky bouquet. The palate follows with dark chocolate, fruit peel, brown sugar and smoked oak, lingering into a cocoa and orange smoked finish that is both comforting and complex.
Bottled at a robust 46% ABV, Benriach The Smoky Twelve offers elevated flavour and mouthfeel while remaining exceptionally approachable. It’s an excellent choice for drinkers who enjoy peat smoke wrapped in sweet sherry/Marsala fruit and creamy malt, making it ideal for home bars and whisky lists in Malaysia, Singapore and across Asia.
Q: What is Benriach The Smoky Twelve?
A: Benriach The Smoky Twelve is a 12-year-old peated Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky. It is crafted from a mix of unpeated and peated spirit, matured in bourbon barrels, sherry casks and Marsala wine casks, then married to create a smooth, creamy, sweet-and-smoky profile.
Q: How smoky is Benriach The Smoky Twelve?
A: It offers aromatic, sweet smoke rather than heavy, medicinal peat. Expect smoked vanilla, charred orange and smoked oak, balanced by rich fruit, chocolate and brown sugar – more “dessert smoke” than aggressive peat.
Q: What does Benriach The Smoky Twelve taste like?
A: On the nose, you get smoked vanilla, charred orange and toasted almond. The palate shows dark chocolate, fruit peel, brown sugar and smoked oak, leading into a lingering cocoa and orange smoked finish with warm oak spice.
Q: What is the alcohol content and colour of The Smoky Twelve?
A: It is bottled at 46% ABV and has natural cask-imparted colour, described as burnished gold, with no artificial colouring added.
Q: How should I drink Benriach The Smoky Twelve?
A: Enjoy it neat in a whisky glass, or add a little water to open up the layers of fruit and smoke. It also pairs well with grilled meats, BBQ, smoked dishes and dark chocolate desserts.
Q: Is Benriach The Smoky Twelve suitable for whisky lovers in Malaysia and Singapore?
A: Yes. Its balanced sweet and smoky character, 46% ABV and layered cask maturation make it a strong choice for whisky drinkers and bar programs in Malaysia, Singapore and wider Asian markets, subject to local regulations.
