Benriach The Twelve Scotch Whisky
Benriach The Twelve Scotch Whisky is the distillery's sherry-rich flagship: a 46% ABV (92 proof), 750mL Speyside single malt, three-cask matured for at least twelve years in sherry casks, bourbon barrels, and port casks. The whiskies from each cask are married into a smooth, sherry-led dram layered with baked fruit, maple honey, and cocoa, finishing on sultana and spiced mocha. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: at least 12 years — Speyside single malt
- Casks: sherry casks, bourbon barrels, port casks; unpeated spirit
- Origin: Benriach Distillery, Speyside, Scotland
- Profile: maple honey, cocoa, baked forest fruit, maraschino cherry, spiced mocha
Sherry's Showcase
If The Smokey Twelve is Benriach's wild side, The Twelve is its calling card: unpeated Speyside spirit given twelve years across three cask types, with sherry firmly in the lead. The port casks add a dark-fruit depth that sets it apart from standard sherry-matured malts, while bourbon barrels keep the vanilla and honeycomb brightness alive. For lovers of sherried single malt, this is one of Speyside's best value twelve-year-olds.
Tasting Notes
Golden bronze with natural color. The nose is rich — maple honey, cocoa, and baked forest fruit. The palate delivers maraschino cherry, baked orange, and hazelnut over a creamy malt core, with smoke level nil. The finish is lingering: sultana and spiced mocha fading slowly.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a splash of water — the 46% ABV opens beautifully. It is a natural after-dinner malt; pair with Christmas cake, sticky toffee pudding, or a handful of roasted hazelnuts. Also excellent in a sherry-cask-forward Old Fashioned twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benriach The Twelve peated?
No — it is made from unpeated spirit; the smoke level is nil. For the peated version, see The Smokey Twelve.
What casks does it use?
Sherry casks, bourbon barrels, and port casks, matured a minimum of twelve years.
What does it taste like?
Baked fruit, maple honey, and cocoa with maraschino cherry and a spiced-mocha finish.
Is it chill-filtered or colored?
It is presented at natural cask-imparted color.
Discover Benriach and more Scotch whisky. A sherry-cask classic at an honest price — order The Twelve online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.