Benriach Peated Quarter Cask 70cl
Brand: Benriach | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Peated) | ABV: 46% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Intro/Heritage:
Speyside is rarely associated with smoke but Benriach has always preferred the road less traveled. This Peated Quarter Cask release rewrites expectations, combining Highland peat with smaller casks for maximum character. It’s smoky, bold, and full of Speyside soul, proof that elegance and edge can share the same glass.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Campfire embers meet honeyed fruit, aromas of toasted oak, orchard apple, and earthy smoke rise gently with every swirl.
Palate: Punchy but polished. Layers of caramelized sugar, smoked barley, and grilled stone fruits glide across the tongue with a touch of spice and sweet char. The quarter casks dial up the flavor, creating a dense and expressive dram.
Finish: Lingering and smoldering. Peat laced with malt sweetness and a touch of vanilla oak. Clean, warm, and confidently smoky.

Production Details:
Matured first in ex-bourbon barrels, then intensified in quarter casks, smaller barrels that accelerate oak interaction and flavor concentration. The result? A whisky with amplified depth and a peated profile that still leaves room for nuance. Bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered, naturally colored.

Perfect For:
Stormy nights, slow jazz, or those craving a Speyside with a smoky twist. Perfect for whisky lovers looking to explore peat without diving into full Islay intensity.

Expert Notes:
A standout for its balance, approachable enough for peat newcomers, yet complex enough to intrigue seasoned drinkers. Benriach’s peated expressions are often under the radar, but this one deserves the spotlight.

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ "Sweet smoke and spice — like a barbecue dessert in the best way."
🗣️ "Finally, a peated whisky that doesn’t overpower. Complex and smooth."
🗣️ "The quarter cask makes it pop — bold but beautifully balanced."

Interesting Fact:
Benriach is one of the few Speyside distilleries that regularly produces peated whisky — a nod to 19th-century distilling tradition, when peat was more widely used throughout Scotland.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy it neat for full intensity, or with a splash of water to reveal more fruit and finesse. Try pairing with charred meats, smoked salmon, or even grilled peaches, the peat-fruit harmony is unexpected and exceptional.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1898, Benriach is a Speyside distillery known for its experimental spirit. With a portfolio that spans traditional, peated, and triple-distilled expressions, it pushes the boundaries of what Speyside whisky can be, always elegant, often surprising, and never ordinary.