The Smoky Twelve is proof that smoke and elegance aren’t opposites, they’re dance partners. From the heart of Speyside, this 12-year-old triple-cask matured single malt brings together subtle peat, rich sherry sweetness, and smooth oak in one beautifully orchestrated pour. Benriach does smoke differently, refined, balanced, and utterly captivating.

Benriach 12 Year Old "The Smoky Twelve" 70cl
Brand: Benriach | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 46% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Aromatic smoke laced with dark honey, cocoa, and baked stone fruits, like a charred fig tart fresh from the oven.
Palate: Creamy and layered. Flavors of smoked vanilla, toasted almond, orange peel, and spiced oak ripple across the tongue with silken warmth.
Finish: Long and elegant. Peat smoke lingers delicately alongside dark chocolate and a twist of dried cherry.

Production Details:
Matured in a trio of bourbon, sherry, and Marsala wine casks, The Smoky Twelve showcases Benriach’s mastery of cask blending. Made from a combination of peated and unpeated spirit, this expression offers rich complexity with a measured, graceful smoke.

Perfect For:
Evenings where conversation matters. Ideal for those seeking a sophisticated smoky malt without the aggression, something you can sip slowly, savor deeply, and still surprise your palate.

Expert Notes:
Critically acclaimed for its balance, The Smoky Twelve is often praised as one of the most accessible and flavorful entry points into the world of peated Speyside whisky. It’s a standout in Benriach’s innovative lineup.

Customer Reviews:
"A smoky dram with polish — not a bonfire, more like a fine cigar." – Emile G.
"Marsala sweetness and soft smoke? Yes, please. This one's dangerously smooth." – Chloe R.
"If smoky whisky intimidates you, start here. It’s smart, subtle, and seriously good." – Darren T.

Interesting Fact:
Benriach is one of the few Speyside distilleries to produce both peated and unpeated whisky, a tradition dating back to the 1970s, long before peated Speyside became trendy.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat to appreciate the complexity of the cask marriage, or with a drop of water to enhance the fruit and bring the smoke into sharper focus. Pairs beautifully with smoked almonds or dark fruit compote.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1898 and revived by whisky legends, Benriach has become a Speyside innovator known for cask experimentation and bold flavor architecture. The Smoky Twelve is its signature fusion of tradition and creativity, a dram that redefines what peated Speyside can be.