Benriach Cask Strength Batch 2

The Benriach Cask Strength Batch 2 is a monumental, robust, and deeply complex single malt Scotch whisky that brilliantly pairs heavy, earth-driven Highland peat smoke with the rich fruitiness of the Speyside style. It presents a deep winter gold hue in the glass, bursting forward with an intense and unadulterated bouquet of smouldering campfire smoke, juniper berries, stone fruits, and sweet pipe tobacco, interwoven with a rich lanolin texture. On the palate, this undiluted, cask-strength powerhouse delivers an oily, mouth-filling, and full-bodied attack; roaring peat embers and sooty charcoal are beautifully balanced by underlying layers of butterscotch, honey-roasted almonds, dark chocolate, and a splash of citrus zest. Masterfully blended from a combination of ex-bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks, its structural depth remains uncompromised by chill-filtration or artificial coloring, culminating in a spectacular, tongue-prickling finish laden with black pepper heat, smoked applewood, star anise, and a lingering trail of sweet cocoa nibs. 

Food Pairing: This intensely smoky and high-proof dram pairs beautifully with robust, deeply savory, or sweet delicacies, including slow-cooked barbecued beef brisket, smoked venison sausages, dark chocolate-covered ginger, roasted lamb chops with a rosemary crust, old mature Gouda, and intensely pungent blue cheeses like Roquefort.