BenRiach Peated Albariza (Pedro Ximenez Sherry) 22 Year Old | 46% 700ml

Located in the North-east region of Morayshire, the heartland of malt whisky, Benriach displays all the traditional charm of a Speyside distillery. Built by John Duff in 1898, Benriach is one of the few distilleries with its own on-site floor maltings, and draws its water from the Burnside Springs.The Albariza name comes from the typical white soil used for growing grapes in the production of sherry in the Andalucia region of Southern Spain. This whisky is at first matured in American oak casks before being finished in Pedro Ximenez Sherry casks===Tasting NotesNose – Warm honeyed peat smoke holds gentle touches of garden mint infused through sweet dates and chocolate fondant.Palate – A crisp sherried sweetness combines with dark chocolate . Victoria plums and rum soaked raisins, all surrounded by an earthy campfire smoke.Finish – Rich