Benriach Smoke Season Double Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Benriach have been pushing peated Speysiders for years. At 45 ppm with no unpeated barley in the mix, this one takes it to another level. On paper, it's the distillery's peatiest effort to date. There’s no age statement but it boasts a high ABV and comes double matured in a mix of first fill bourbon and virgin American oak. You get lots of spices and oaky sweetness battling it out with ashy Highland smoke, however ultimately, Benriach's rich oily spirit wins the day: Sweet malt features at the finish. 52.8% Alc./Vol. Tasted from a 20ml sample.