2008 Benriach 14 Year Old "Vintage Bottlers Ltd" Rare Cask Series Barrel #800452 Non Chillfiltered Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

The small but mighty bottler, now based deep on the Kintyre Peninsula, is doing some very exciting work. They have bottled exceptional casks at excellent prices and are part of an ambitious new project at the old RAF base near Campbeltown. The Campbeltown Bond is one of the most forward-thinking warehouse concepts in Scotland, an autonomous system allowing bottlers to access and assess casks in minutes rather than weeks in a traditional dunnage. This lovely bottling from the historic Speyside distillery of Benriach continues to highlight the versatility and unusual distillates available at the special plant near Elgin. Distilled on December 22nd, 2008 and bottled on August 29th of 2024 at 48.3% ABV, this 14-year-old single cask was released in a limited outturn of just 378 bottles, offering a focused snapshot of the distillery’s character. Thick yet precise, it leans into a clean, lightly smoky profile with subtle leather and confectionary sweetness, recalling open jars of liquorice and nut toffee. The palate balances that gentle savoriness with soft chocolate and a warming, rounded finish. A composed and quietly complex dram that shows Benriach’s ability to marry purity with depth.