Dumangin Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 Batch 013 48% ABV

Dumangin Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 Batch 013 is a single cask Speyside single malt chosen by Gilles Dumangin of Champagne Dumangin J. Fils. Distilled at Benrinnes in November 2008, it aged for ten years in a second-fill hogshead and then for 23 months in Ratafia Champenois cask T-029 from the Dumangin estate, a finish the producer says adds ripe fruit and a touch of vanilla. Bottled in Scotland in April 2021 at 48% ABV, with natural colour and no chill filtration; 347 numbered bottles, each in its own case (700ml).

Tasting Notes: Orange peel, a slightly oily texture, a hint of smoke and sherry.

Serve: Neat, or with a few drops of water.