Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2008 – Paloma (Goldfinch Whisky Merchants) | 700ML

Introduction

Whiskey: Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2008 – Paloma (Goldfinch Whisky Merchants) | 700ML

From indie bottlers Goldfinch Whisky Merchants comes a delightful selection of Benrinnes whisky, aged for 13 years including a finish in the rare Palo Cortado sherry casks before being presented at a full-bodied 53.2%.

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Size: 700ML

Proof: 106.4 (53.2%ABV)

Origin: Scotland

Distillery: Benrinnes

From indie bottlers Goldfinch Whisky Merchants comes a delightful selection of Benrinnes whisky, aged for 13 years including a finish in the rare Palo Cortado sherry casks before being presented at a full-bodied 53.2%.

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2008 – Paloma (Goldfinch Whisky Merchants) | 700ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Orange zest, vanilla cream, and a whiff of cinnamon sweetness.

Palate: Spiced biscuits, soft peaches and plums, and a touch of white chocolate.

Finish: Crisp lemon zest and a touch of vegetal oak.

Distillery Information

The original Benrinnes was sited almost a mile south-east of todays distillery. Built on the Whitehouse Farm in 1826 by Peter McKenzie, the distillery was completely destroyed just three years later, after a great flood laid waste to the buildings. In 1835, a new distillery was built, sited on the side of its namesake, the 840m peak which looms over Speyside. Alongside four other distilleries, Benrinnes draws its water from springs on the mountain, tapping the Rowantree and Scurran Burns. Following a devastating fire at the end of the nineteenth century, BenRinnes was rebuilt, converting to electric power. The distillery has an unusual distillation method; the six stills are used to partially triple-distil the make. Benrinnes made use of a Saladin Box maltings system from 1964. In 1984, it was decommissioned and malt was bought in instead. Despite the long history of Benrinnes, there has only been one official bottling – in 1991 a fifteen year-old was released. Save for a few independent bottlings, the majority of the spirit has been used in blends, notably Johnnie Walker and J&B. Today, single malt whiskies from Benrinnes remain a rare treat. The distillery is currently under Diageo ownership.