Benrinnes 2009 – 12 Years – The Red Cask Co. (GWhL)

53.7% • 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead • 288 bottles

This Benrinnes 2009 from The Red Cask Co. is exactly what sherry lovers are looking for: deep, dark, syrupy and rich — a real sherry bomb .
Matured in a 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead , which is immediately apparent from the impressively dark colour and the explosive aroma and taste experience.

With only 288 bottles worldwide, this is a limited and sought-after release for collectors and sherry enthusiasts.

Tasting notes

Nose: raisins, dark chocolate, cherry jam, espresso and warm spices.
Palate: Full and rich; pure sherry power with toffee, plums, roasted nuts, caramel and a strong sweet-spicy punch.
Finish: Long, warming, with cocoa, oak and a lovely sherry dryness.

Why interesting?

✔ True sherry monster – 1st fill Oloroso, deep color
✔ Small edition: 288 bottles → high collector's value
✔ 53.7% cask strength-style for maximum intensity
✔ Impressive price-quality ratio within the sherry category
✔ Ideal for fans of GlenDronach / Aberlour A'bunadh style