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Benrinnes — Whisky distillery

Benrinnes

Distillery

Benrinnes is a Diageo-owned Speyside Scotch whisky distillery near Aberlour. Whisky production at the site began in 1826.

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Origin: Speyside, Scotland
Established: 1826
Part of: Diageo
Website: malts.com

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Benrinnes Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Single Malt
1992 vintage30 years51.9% ABV
Benrinnes Flora and Fauna
Single Malt
15 years43.0% ABV
Benrinnes 1985 Diageo Special Releases 2009
Single Malt
24 years
Benrinnes 1992 Diageo Special Releases 2014
Single Malt
22 years

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Turntable Unplugged
4 distilleries · Blended Whisky
46.0% ABV
WhiskyDudes Benrinnes - Cask 3041291
Benrinnes · Single Malt
2025 release16 years52.3% ABV
SMWS 36.1 Benrinnes 1974/1987 (56.2%,, #)
Benrinnes · Single Malt
1974 vintage1987 release56.2% ABV
Watt Whisky Benrinnes
Benrinnes · Bottled by Campbeltown Whisky Company Ltd · Single Malt
2012 vintage13 years58.0% ABV

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WhiskyNotes published a reviewSep 16, 2026
Watt Whisky Benrinnes
Benrinnes · Single Malt
2012 vintage13 years58.0% ABV
Very good review score, 85 out of 100
A neutral nose gives way to apples, quinces, lemons and exotic spice on the palate, with interesting development and a lingering heat.
apple
armagnac
barley
cardamom
+9 more
By Ruben
WhiskyNotes published a reviewJun 14, 2026
Turntable Unplugged
4 distilleries · Blended Whisky
46.0% ABV
Good review score, 82 out of 100
Turntable Unplugged
By Ruben
Whiskyfun published a reviewApr 10, 2026
SMWS 36.1 Benrinnes 1974/1987 (56.2%,, #)
Benrinnes · Single Malt
1974 vintage1987 release56.2% ABV
Outstanding review score, 90 out of 100
A beautifully surprising Benrinnes, combining grapefruit zest, toasted pine nuts, salty cured ham and vegetable oils with a long, elegant finish.
chalk
grapefruit
green tea
malt
+5 more

History

1826
Operating period. Opened
The first distillery was built at Whitehouse Farm.
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1829
Operating period.
A flood destroyed the original distillery. John Innes rebuilt it a few miles away.
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1834
Operating period.
William Smith & Co acquired the distillery after John Innes went bankrupt.
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1864
Operating period.
David Edward acquired the distillery after William Smith & Co went bankrupt.
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1922
Operating period. Acquired
John Dewar & Sons acquired Benrinnes.
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1925
Operating period. Acquired
Benrinnes became part of Distillers Company Limited.
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1987
Operating period. Acquired
Benrinnes became part of United Distillers.
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1997
Operating period. Acquired
Benrinnes became part of Diageo.
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Benrinnes Distillery. Photo: Des Colhoun.Image source · CC BY-SA 2.0

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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
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58 bottles
A.D. Rattray
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12 bottles
Signatory Vintage
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5 bottles
Decadent Drinks
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4 bottles
Douglas Laing
Bottler
3 bottles
Single Cask Nation
Bottler
3 bottles
William Cadenhead's
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3 bottles

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