Benrinnes 21 years Special Release 2024 55.4%

Benrinne's 21 years Special Release 2024

Benrinne's 21 year Special Release 2024 is an impressive Scotch single malt whisky, bottled at 55.4% cask strength. This exceptional whiskey has aged for 15 years in refill casks, followed by 6 years in rejuvenated casks, giving a complex and rich flavor profile with fruity and spicy notes.

Scent: An elegant fruity scent of baked apple, pear, peach and a sweet hint of toffee.
Taste: A full and rich taste experience with overripe dark fruits, roasted pears, fig and caramelized apple that unfolds on the tongue.
Aftertaste: Lang og vedvarende krydret finish med sødme og et kraftfuldt crescendo af smagslag.

Benrinnes 21 års Special Release 2024 er en del af Diageos årlige udgivelse, som byder på unikke og sjældne whiskyer. Denne 21-årige single malt whisky er en af de mest eksklusive i årets serie, kendt under kælenavnet “Grand Crescendo.” Whiskyen har en kompleks modningsproces, hvor den først har tilbragt 15 år i refill fade. Efterfulgt af en yderligere lagring på rejuvenated amerikanske og europæiske egetræsfade med forkullede endestykker. Dette giver whiskyen en ekstra dimension af smagsintensitet og dybde.

Med sin ravfarvede elegance præsenterer denne whisky en harmonisk balance mellem frugtige aromaer og dybe krydrede noter. Duften af bagt æble, pære og fersken vækker sanserne, mens den fyldige smag udfolder sig med lag af overmoden frugt, karamelliseret æble og figen, som danser på tungen.

Tappet ved 55,4% fadstyrke, tilbyder Benrinnes 21 års en kraftfuld og vedvarende oplevelse med en lang, krydret eftersmag, der efterlader et indtryk af både sødme og kompleksitet. Den er et perfekt valg for både whiskykendere og dem, der søger en ekstraordinær whiskyoplevelse.

About the distillery

Benrinnes destilleri, beliggende i hjertet af Speyside-regionen i Skotland, er kendt for sin unikke tilgang til whiskyfremstilling. Destilleriet blev grundlagt i 1826 og har siden etableret sig som en producent af komplekse og fyldige single malt whiskyer. Det, der gør Benrinnes destilleri specielt, er dets sjældne produktionsmetoder, herunder brugen af forskellige typer fade og eksperimenterende lagringsprocesser, som giver whiskyerne deres karakteristiske smagsprofil.

Selvom Benrinnes ikke er et af de mest kendte destillerier, har det opbygget en loyal skare af fans, der værdsætter de rige smagsnuancer, som destilleriets whiskyer tilbyder. Special Release 2024 understreger Benrinnes’ evne til at skabe ekstraordinære whiskyer, som forener tradition med innovation.

Diageo 2024 Special Releases Single Malt Scotch Whiskey Spirited Xchange 2.0

Diageo has just launched their 2024 Special Releases Single Malt Scotch Whiskey collection, consisting of eight unique whiskeys under the theme “Spirited Xchange 2.0.” The collection highlights the fusion of different cultures through innovative flavor profiles and modern techniques. This is the second time the theme “Spirited Xchange” has been used. And it builds on a more than 20-year tradition of rare and exclusive whiskey releases.

Master Blender Dr. Stuart Morrison has created the collection, which includes eight rare and collectable single malts. Several of which explore new, surprising flavor combinations. Two of the highlights of the year include Lagavulin “Fireside Tales” aged 12 years and Oban “Coastal Orchard” aged 10 years. Aged in ex-bourbon and refill casks, Lagavulin offers a softer, sweeter version of the distillery's signature smoky flavor, while Oban presents a fine balance between fruity and floral notes.

The collection also features exciting innovations such as Mortlach “Midnight Dusk,” matured in both Ramandolo white wine and Sangiovese red wine casks, giving a whole new dimension to the whiskey's umami flavor. Talisker “Tidal Churn” highlights the distillery's maritime heritage through a unique stone rotation method that reveals sweet notes of pear and apple beneath the typical smoke. Diageo describes the collection as a tribute to curiosity and creativity, where new maturation methods and barrel combinations create unexpected and exciting taste experiences. In addition to the innovative whiskies, the collection is accompanied by visual narratives created by renowned photographers. Highlighting the special character of each whiskey and the overall conceptual vision behind “Spirited Xchange 2.0.”

The collection is an exclusive gift idea for whiskey enthusiasts and collectors looking for something rare and carefully crafted.