BenRiach 2007 17 Year Old Refill ex-Bourbon Cask

This 17-year-old BenRiach from 2007 has been bottled by Fragrant Drops, the independent bottling brand of Keeble Cask Company based in Edinburgh. It represents a compelling addition to the growing portfolio of Fragrant Drops, which continues to establish itself as a serious player among independent bottlers. Matured in a refill ex-bourbon cask, this Speyside single malt offers a refined and elegant expression of the distillery's characteristic style.

Bottled at 47.3% ABV without chill-filtering, this BenRiach demonstrates what extended maturation in refill wood can achieve. The refill ex-bourbon cask contributes subtly to the profile, allowing BenRiach's core character to remain centre stage. Seventeen years of maturation have afforded the whisky time to develop considerable complexity and balance.

The nose reveals dried fruit, citrus and honey, complemented by subtle peppery and smoky notes. The palate follows with dried fruit, caramel and toffee, consistently supported by honey and peppery accents. The finish is elegant and lingering, with dried fruit, caramel and honey providing a graceful departure.

This is whisky for the serious collector who values refinement and subtlety over flamboyant expression.