The Benriach Malting Season Set brings together the first three editions of this historic release the first time in a century that Benriach has bottled whisky made entirely from barley malted on its own traditional floor maltings. Limited and highly sought-after, this trilogy showcases the distillerys craftsmanship, heritage, and dedication to traditional methods.
Edition 1 (48.7% ABV): Distilled in 2012 and matured in bourbon and virgin oak casks. Only 6,672 bottles worldwide.
Edition 2 (48.9% ABV): Matured in bourbon and new charred oak casks.
Edition 3 (48.3% ABV): Crafted from concerto barley malted in 20122013 and matured in virgin oak and first-fill bourbon casks.
Together, these releases offer an in-depth exploration of Benriachs floor-malted spirit, combining orchard fruit, honeyed sweetness, malt richness, and oak spice.
Tasting Notes
Edition 1: Barley sugar, almond fudge, poached apple, honeyed pear, malt nuttiness.
Edition 2: Orchard fruits, vanilla, honeyed pear, enhanced new oak spice.
Edition 3: Citrus, orchard fruit, honeycomb, vanilla and spice with bourbon/virgin oak depth.
A rare collectors trilogy capturing Benriachs heritage, tradition, and innovation.