BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel is a Speyside story told through sunlight, patience, and elegant fruit. Two decades in oak give it depth and maturity, while a finish in Moscatel wine casks adds a luminous sweetness that feels almost golden. Opening this bottle is like stepping into a warm orchard at dusk, ripe fruit, soft spice, and fragrant honey drifting on the air.

BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel
Brand: BenRiach | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 46% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Volume: 70cl

Tasting Profile
Nose: Lush and aromatic. Notes of apricot, honey, orange blossom, sultana, and polished oak blend with gentle vanilla and soft floral warmth from the Moscatel finish.
Palate: Rich, fruity, and beautifully structured. Layers of dried fruit, peach, honeyed malt, candied citrus, toasted nuts, and warm spice glide across the palate with a smooth, velvety texture. The Moscatel influence brings brightness and sweetness without overpowering the mature malt.
Finish: Long, refined, and elegant. Notes of honey, orchard fruit, gentle spice, and late-summer sweetness linger with exceptional softness.

Production Details
Aged for 22 years in traditional American oak casks, this BenRiach was then finished in Moscatel wine casks, an aromatic, sweet style of Portuguese fortified wine. The finishing period enhances the whisky with fruit-driven depth, vivid sweetness, and delicately perfumed aromatics. Bottled at 46% with no chill-filtration to preserve full texture and natural character.

Perfect For
Moments that call for elegance and indulgence. Ideal for seasoned whisky drinkers who appreciate mature fruit-forward malts, collectors of wine-cask finishes, or anyone who enjoys whiskies with refined sweetness and long-aged depth.

Expert Notes
Whisky critics praise this release for showcasing BenRiach’s mastery of cask finishing. The Moscatel cask brings a glowing layer of fruit while preserving the distillery’s signature balance of sweetness, spice, and complexity. A standout example of Speyside maturity meeting modern cask innovation.

Customer Reviews
"Rich, fruity, and beautifully layered. The Moscatel finish is perfect."
"Elegant and silky. Twenty-two years done right."
"Sweetness, spice, and depth in harmony. One of BenRiach’s best."

Interesting Fact
BenRiach was one of the early innovators of cask finishing in Speyside, experimenting with wine, rum, and sherry casks long before it became an industry trend.

Serving Suggestions
Enjoy neat to appreciate its full depth. A splash of water lifts bright citrus, honey, and floral notes. Exceptional paired with dried apricots, almond pastries, or soft cheeses.

Distillery Background
Founded in 1898, BenRiach is known for creativity, cask exploration, and producing some of Speyside’s most diverse spirit styles, from unpeated elegance to experimental finishes. Nestled near Elgin, the distillery balances tradition with innovation, and the 22 Year Old Moscatel stands as a testament to their skill at marrying maturity with vibrant, modern flavor.