Speyside Distillery Benriach has introduced its third special edition scotch whisky, part of Malting Season—a range that is released on an annual basis and that pays homage to a century-old tradition upheld by only eight Scottish distilleries. This third edition by Speyside Distillery Benriach presents a single malt crafted using barley exclusively from the distillery's historic floor maltings.
The newest special edition scotch whisky uses concerto barley and matures in virgin oak and first-fill bourbon casks. The hand malting process, performed onsite, is a nod to founder John Duff's historic maltings and continues in the pursuit of exceptional flavor. Malting Season Third Edition offers malt sweetness on the nose with flavors like clementine, floral honey, malted almond, and wild cherry. Its ABV measures at 48.3%.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Special Edition Scotch Whiskies
- Opportunity for distilleries to create unique and limited edition scotch whiskies that pay homage to tradition.
- Malting Season Range
- Developing an annual range of scotch whiskies using barley exclusively from the distillery's own maltings can offer a unique selling point.
- Hand Malting Process
- The use of a traditional hand malting process can contribute to the pursuit of exceptional flavor and enhance the craftsmanship of scotch whiskies.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Distilleries
- Distilleries can explore the creation of special edition scotch whiskies to attract collectors and whisky enthusiasts.
- Beverage Manufacturing
- Beverage manufacturers can consider developing their own range of scotch whiskies that are exclusively crafted using barley from their own malting facilities.
- Craft Spirits
- Craft spirit producers can highlight their use of traditional hand malting processes to differentiate themselves in the market and appeal to connoisseurs.
