Signatory Vintage Benrinnes 11 Years Old 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt Monuments 2015 50.8% vol. 0.7l in a gift box
£86.64
Description
The Signatory Vintage Benrinnes 11 Years Old 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt Monuments 2015 50.8% vol. 0.7 l is an expressive Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from Signatory Vintage’s coveted Monuments Series. The historic Benrinnes Distillery, founded in 1826 at the foot of Ben Rinnes in Speyside, is renowned for its full-bodied and complex whiskies with a distinctive structure. As one of Scotland’s most renowned independent bottlers, Signatory Vintage places particular emphasis on transparency, high-quality cask selection and authentic bottlings. This premium 0.7 l bottle offers whisky enthusiasts the chance to experience Benrinnes’ distinctive style combined with an intense sherry cask maturation.
This single malt was distilled in 2015 and matured for 11 years in a carefully selected first-fill Oloroso sherry butt. The use of a first-fill Oloroso sherry cask ensures particularly intense aromas and lends the whisky remarkable depth. At a robust 50.8% ABV, this bottling is presented at a higher drinking strength, which ensures that the multi-layered characteristics of the cask and distillery are optimally preserved. The combination of Benrinnes’ spicy house style and the influence of the Oloroso sherry cask makes this whisky an excellent choice for lovers of sherry-influenced Speyside whiskies.
Tasting NoteColour: Dark amber with mahogany-coloured highlights.
Nose: Raisins, dates, figs, dark chocolate, toasted nuts, spices and intense Oloroso sherry notes.
Palate: Full-bodied and powerful with dried fruit, caramel, cocoa, nuts, spicy oak and rich sherry flavours.
Finish: Long-lasting, complex and spicy with dark fruits, oak and subtle chocolate notes.
The Signatory Vintage Benrinnes 11 Years Old Monuments 2015 is excellent enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to reveal additional facets. This Speyside single malt pairs particularly well with dark chocolate, nutty biscuits, fruit bread, dried fruit, tiramisu or mature hard cheese. The combination of 11 years’ maturation, a first-fill Oloroso sherry butt, 50.8% ABV and the distinctive character of the Benrinnes Distillery also makes for a superb accompaniment to a cosy evening. Signatory Vintage’s Monuments Series represents high-quality single-cask and cask selections that authentically reflect the individual character of each distillery.
