Master of MaltBenrinnes

This Speyside single malt was distilled in 2000 and matured for 17 years, then bottled by Master of Malt from a single refill hogshead at 47.5% ABV. A refill cask is often chosen to let the distillery character show more clearly, with less overt influence from the oak.

For a novice drinker, that usually means a whisky where the malt and fruit notes can take the lead rather than heavy sweetness or strong smoke. Benrinnes is generally associated with a fuller Speyside style, so this bottling is likely to appeal to drinkers exploring robust, cask-led single malts without peat.