BenRiach The Smoky Twelve

How it drinks

Sight

Deep amber gold; rich colour from sherry and Marsala cask influence, medium-full legs

Nose

Sweet earthy smoke, toasted marshmallow, toasted almond, orange zest. Rich and inviting with the Marsala adding a dark wine-fruit dimension to the peat. More complex nose than the Smoky Ten

Palate

Honeycomb, apricot, toasted bread, cocoa, and caramelized sugar over a foundation of sweet peat smoke. The Marsala wine cask adds dried fruit richness and a slightly savoury quality. Medium-full body with excellent integration of smoke, fruit, and oak

Finish

Medium-long finish with candied orange, malt sweetness, subtle oak tannins, and spice. The peat smoke lingers elegantly alongside the Marsala-influenced dried fruit. More persistent than the Smoky Ten

Tasting notes are AI-assisted and still being refined.