BenRiach launches first cask strength release

BenRiach plans to regularly release cask strength batches from its Elgin distillery.

The whisky chosen for Batch 1 is classic BenRiach in style but at a cask strength of 57.2% ABV.  Sales director Alistair Walker says: “Cask Strength Batch 1 is another momentous and exciting ‘first’ for the BenRiach distillery. This stunning Speyside whisky, with all its classic BenRiach characteristics, is the first Cask Strength expression to be added to our core range, allowing us to showcase the true BenRiach style in its most natural state - straight from the cask to the bottle, non-chill filtered and at its natural colour, allowing the distillery's unique spirit to shine through.

“It is an incredibly fine dram and I am confident it will prove as successful as our wonderful GlenDronach batches.”

The BenRiach Cask Strength Batch 1 will be available from specialist whisky retailers. 

27 March 2016 - Felicity Murray The Drinks Report, editor