BenRiach Authenticus 30 Year Old Peated Whisky

Matured in a mix of traditional oak casks over three decades, BenRiach Authenticus 30 Year Old is the oldest and final expression in the distillery’s peated range. This rare Speyside single malt offers a unique glimpse into the era of peated production at BenRiach, dating back to the 1980s. Richly layered and elegantly smoky, it delivers a remarkable balance of sweet and smoky character.

BenRiach Distillery

Established in 1898 in the heart of Speyside, BenRiach is known for its innovative cask maturation and periodic use of peated malt—unusual for the region. After periods of silence and limited operation in the 20th century, BenRiach was revived in the early 2000s and quickly earned a reputation for bold, characterful whiskies. The distillery produces both peated and unpeated single malts, and experiments with a wide variety of cask types, showcasing Speyside’s full stylistic range.

BenRiach Authenticus 30 Year Old Tasting Notes

Nose: Peat smoke and vanilla lead the way, stewed dark fruits and freshly baked sweet pastry.
Palate: Menthol and dark chocolate, tobacco leaves and plenty of bold peat smoke notes.
Finish: Balanced smoke and oak with some underlying vanilla. Very delicious.

Why Add BenRiach Authenticus 30 Year Old to Your Collection?

This is a rare opportunity to own a heavily peated Speyside whisky aged for three decades—something virtually unseen in the region. As the final and oldest release in the Authenticus series, and no longer in production, its collectibility is only increasing. A must-have for fans of vintage peated malts and historic Speyside expressions.