BenRiach The Twenty One

How it drinks

Sight

Deep amber with copper highlights; rich and inviting from four-cask maturation, slow viscous legs

Nose

Punchy oak and fruit orchard open with candy floss and exotic fruits (papaya). Light touch of peat, charred character folding into honey, almond, and nougat. Complex layering from four cask types

Palate

Chocolate-forward start with subtle ginger, ripe plums, cranberry, and light coffee. Sultanas, pecans, candied grape, and caramelised pear alongside a wisp of smoked pine nut. Full-bodied with remarkable depth and complexity from the four-cask vatting. Rachel Barrie's masterful blending is evident

Finish

Very long finish with cereal notes blended with honey and touches of caramel. The Bordeaux wine cask adds lingering dark fruit elegance. Oak spice and gentle smoke persist

Tasting notes are AI-assisted and still being refined.