A rich and complex 16-year-old single malt from Benriach, The Sixteen has been matured in a combination of ex-bourbon, ex-sherry and virgin oak casks. Aromas of honey, creamy hazelnuts, baked apples, ginger and apricots fill the nose, complemented by notes of honeyed malt, toasted oak, stone fruits, cinnamon-baked apples and wisps of smoke throughout the palate.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose: Apple turnover with dustings of brown sugar, biscuity malt, a hint of apricot, and richly toasted oak.
Palate: Silky layers of creamy barley, peach, and apricot lead to sweet notes of apple crumble and cooked plums.
Finish: Honeyed nuts arrive towards the finish, with more soft, creamy malt, a touch of oak char, and warming, woody spice.
Whisky Resource Note:
The Benriach website has had a minor update. The 16 Year Old was previously missing from the website, now listed.
All the whiskies have been confirmed to be Natural Colour and the URLs have been amended slightly.
Updated on 31-07-23
