Benriach Cask Strength Batch #2 70cl
Brand: Benriach | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 60.6% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Intro/Heritage:
This isn’t just whisky, it’s Benriach untamed. Cask Strength Batch #2 is a full-throttle expression of Speyside craftsmanship, bottled straight from the cask with nothing held back. No chill filtration. No dilution. Just pure, unfiltered intensity for those who want to taste whisky in its most elemental form.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: A bold burst of honeycomb, candied orange, and fresh oak, underscored by toasted almond and a whisper of baking spice.
Palate: Explosive and complex. Waves of stewed fruit, vanilla bean, caramelized sugar, and cinnamon crash across the palate, with bursts of white pepper and nutmeg. The texture? Full-bodied and mouth-coating, like silk laced with fire.
Finish: Long, warm, and evolving. Oaky spice and orchard fruit fade into a lingering malt sweetness and subtle herbal bite.

Production Details:
A marriage of whisky matured in ex-bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks, Batch #2 showcases the full character of Benriach’s distillate. Bottled at a powerful 60.6% ABV, this expression skips chill filtration and artificial coloring, offering connoisseurs the whisky exactly as the cask intended.

Perfect For:
The seasoned sipper. The collector. The bold palate that seeks more than smoothness, but depth, structure, and presence. A dram to be savored slowly, with intention.

Expert Notes:
Batch #2 builds on the success of Benriach’s first Cask Strength release, delivering remarkable balance despite its high ABV. Critics have praised its concentration of flavor, calling it “a Speyside powerhouse with finesse.”

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ "Big and beautiful. Add a few drops of water and it just keeps opening up."
🗣️ "One of the best cask strength Speysides I’ve tasted. Pure malt magic."
🗣️ "60.6%, and still smooth? Benriach just keeps getting better."

Interesting Fact:
Benriach is among the few Speyside distilleries to release regular cask strength bottlings — a nod to its bold, boundary-pushing philosophy. Each batch is unique and unrepeatable.

Serving Suggestions:
Start neat, then add water drop by drop to unlock waves of hidden complexity. Best enjoyed slowly, in good company or in total solitude when you want a whisky that talks back. Try with aged Parmesan or 70% dark chocolate for elevated pairing.

Distillery Background:
Established in 1898, Benriach is known not just for Speyside tradition but for fearless innovation, from peated and triple-distilled expressions to pioneering wood finishes. Their cask strength range is a distillery showcase: bold, unfiltered, and brilliantly expressive.