Description
Benriach 22Y Albariza is distilled and bottled by Benriach, this 22 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky is finished in Pedro Ximenez Sherry casks, which imparts a rich, fruity sweetness to the robust, peated Benriach flavour profile.
Albariza Peated is non-chill filtered and of natural colour, and this Speyside beauty was bottled at 46% ABV. Albariza itself is a white marl composed of calcium, clay and sea fossils that is used to grow grapes for the production of Sherry in the Andalucia region of Southern Spain.
Nose: Sherry sweetness breaks through light leather, chicory and smoky oak. Some red meat and sweet barley lingers.
Palate: Sweet Mirabella peppers, black cherry and ripe figs rise but don’t dominate, as licks of vanilla, campfire peat and a pricks of white pepper fill out a deep palate.
Finish: Long, with some menthol, honey and dark chocolate.
