BenRiach ‘The Thirty’ 30 Year Old
This exquisite single malt is crafted from peated spirit and matured for at least thirty years in a combination of sherry casks, bourbon barrels, virgin oak casks, and port casks from Portugal’s Douro Valley. Over decades, BenRiach’s sweet Speyside smoke mellows, integrating with layers of fruit, malt, and oak. After long maturation, the whisky develops rich complexity and is expertly married to produce a harmonious single malt with notes of dark fruit, walnut, and smoked honey. Bottled at 46% ABV, this expression showcases BenRiach’s signature balance and innovation in cask maturation.
BenRiach Distillery
BenRiach Distillery, nestled in the heart of Speyside, has been producing distinctive single malts since 1898. Known for its eclectic cask choices and occasional use of peated malt—unusual for the region—BenRiach combines traditional techniques with experimental flair. Under the guidance of Master Blender Dr. Rachel Barrie, the distillery has continued to explore layered, cask-forward whiskies that push the boundaries of Speyside character.
BenRiach 30 Year Old Four Cask Matured Tasting Notes
Nose: Stewed plum, baked orange, smoked walnut and cinnamon cocoa
Palate: Dark fruit, manuka honey and chocolate raisin, with a long and complex smoked honey finish
Finish: Long, warming and elegantly smoky, with lingering notes of dried fruit and spice
Why Add BenRiach 30 Year Old Four Cask Matured to Your Collection?
This is a masterclass in multi-cask maturation, demonstrating the distillery’s skill in balancing bold cask influence with gentle peat. Aged for three decades, this limited expression is a superb example of BenRiach’s innovative style and is a must-have for collectors and connoisseurs alike.