Provenance – Benrinnes 11 Year Old (Speyside) 70cl
Brand: Douglas Laing – Provenance Series | Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch | ABV: 46% | Origin: Scotland | Vol: 700ml

A Speyside Sleeper, Wide Awake

Benrinnes 11 Year Old, bottled by Douglas Laing under the Provenance series, is a textbook example of why single casks matter. Drawn from a refill hogshead and bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration or coloring, this release shows Benrinnes in rare solo form, elegant, textured, and quietly complex. A dram for those who love depth hidden beneath freshness.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Toffee apples, barley husk, and buttery shortbread. Hints of golden raisin and sweet hay add a gentle rustic warmth.

Palate:
Creamy and structured. Honey-glazed cereal, stewed orchard fruits, malt biscuits, and soft baking spice unfold with layered finesse. A light waxiness gives it a surprising weight for its age.

Finish:
Medium-long, with warming spice, toasted oat, and lingering dried apricot. It exits gracefully — leaving behind richness without heaviness.

Production Details

Distilled at the Benrinnes Distillery, nestled on the slopes of its namesake mountain, this 11-year-old single malt was matured in a single refill hogshead and bottled as part of Douglas Laing’s Provenance range, known for highlighting authentic, unpolished distillery character. No chill filtration, no added color, and a clear window into Speyside's deeper tones.

Perfect For

Whisky lovers who crave balance over bravado. It’s perfect for autumn evenings, food pairings, or as a Speyside surprise in your next blind tasting flight. A connoisseur's pour that rewards attention.

Expert Notes

Often overlooked, Benrinnes malts offer subtle depth, light waxy character, and a creamy body that comes alive in single cask form. This Provenance bottling proves the distillery deserves far more spotlight and far less blending.

Customer Reviews

"A beautifully layered dram. Quietly confident — just how I like it." — Rico, BGC

"Great mouthfeel, lovely waxiness. This one's a sleeper hit." — Ally, Davao

"Benrinnes has been off my radar. Not anymore." — Noel, Quezon City

Interesting Fact

Benrinnes was once partially triple-distilled, a rare method for Scotch which contributed to its elegant, silky spirit. Though the process has since evolved, the distillery still produces one of Speyside’s most structured and textured single malts.

Serving Suggestions

Best enjoyed neat to explore its orchard fruit and creamy depth. A few drops of water tease out floral and nutty tones. Try it with grilled pear, almond tart, or toasted hazelnuts for a pairing that echoes its profile.

Distillery Background

Founded in 1826, Benrinnes Distillery sits near Aberlour and has long contributed to top-tier blends but its single malts, when allowed to shine, reveal an elegant, waxy style that sets it apart in Speyside. This 11-year-old Provenance edition is a rare, honest snapshot of its character, unfiltered, unhurried, and absolutely worth discovering.