Catalog product detail, market evidence, tasting notes, reviews, and collection actions.
Benrinnes 12 Years Old The Ultimate 2011 Cask #5 is a delicious independent bottling of single malt from the renowned Speyside distillery Benrinnes, released by van Wees for The Ultimate range. The single malt was distilled on 31 May 2011 and matured for 12 years. A 4-year finish in a first-fill Oloroso sherry butt has added full and rich sherry notes. It was bottled on 10 July 2023 at a cask stre ...
Listed price is based on available stock selling price from verified retail stores (not including tax and shipping).
86.2 / 100 · Based on 5 published reviews.
cloudberry lantern10 OctCherry and blackberry stand out, with red fruits balanced by roasted nuts, dark fudge and subtle spice. That contrast sounds appealing, and the long, complex finish gives the character room to develop.
moonlit owl5 OctFruit and dark fudge seem to lead; the sherry-cask link feels less clear.
bluehour_socks17 SeptCherry and blackberry with chocolate ganache sounds like a good balance of fruit and darker notes. On the palate, red fruits meet roasted nuts, dark fudge and subtle spices; that shift toward richer flavours is the part I find appealing. The bottle is labelled unpeated, but that alone doesn’t settle how much smoke comes through in the flavour. Since the notes don’t describe smoke, I wouldn’t call it smoke-free. It sounds more focused on fruit and richness than on smoke.
fern.postcard4 SeptThe red fruits, roasted nuts and dark fudge make a rich combination, with subtle spice adding another layer. I’m not fully convinced oak is the main draw here; the fruit and fudge seem to lead the description.
