Benrinnes 2000 Aged 18 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Cadenhead’s (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 57.5%           Age: 18 Years Old           Country: Scotland

Cask Number(s): N/A
Date of Distilling: 2000
Date of Bottling: 2018
Matured In: three ex Bourbon Hogsheads
Un-Chillfiltered

Scotch Whisky is known the world-over by the brand names of large blending companies. These blends are the mixture of the products of various distilleries which were originally independent family owned units. Until the middle of the 20th century there were many small firms that bottled and sold the pure product of the local distilleries. Since Victorian times the firm of William Cadenhead has provided this service. However a diminution of public interest caused many of the small bottling companies to close down. Only a small handful of distilleries still remain in the ownership of their founding families and even fewer of the bottling companies remain active, William Cadenhead is one of the notable survivors

The Benrinnes Distillery first produced spirit back in 1826 and was known originally between 1974 and 2007 for producing a partially triple distilled spirit. The distillery itself has been through a tough time, fires and floods have meant it has been rebuilt a number of times and been through a few owners. The distillery is now owned by Diageo and it is used for their well known blends.

This independent bottle by Cadenhead’s has been matured in four ex-Bourbon Barrels for 18 years and bottled at 57.5% abv with no chillfiltration. It was distilled in 2000 and bottled in 2018. Only 546 bottles were produced off this very tasty whisky.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Big bold fruity notes, tropical fruits of mango, pineapple and coconut, red berries and white chocolate.

Palate: More tropical fruits, peaches and apricots, creamy anglaise and some fresh passionfruit.

Finish: Long and syrupy fruity notes.