Benriach 16 Year Old 2010 The Whisky Agency Ruby Port Barrique

Benriach presents a noteworthy 16-year-old Speyside single malt, bottled by The Whisky Agency in 2026. This release is part of a striking series of Ruby Port barrique expressions from The Whisky Agency, following what appears to be a significant acquisition of Portuguese casks. Limited to just 162 bottles, this is a release for collectors who appreciate Port-cask whiskies.

Distilled in 2010 and matured in a Ruby Port barrique, this bottling achieves its characteristic deep colour through extended cask interaction. Bottled at 49.3% ABV without chill-filtration or added water, it delivers full flavour intensity. The Port cask imparts a distinctive vinous character typical of this maturation style.

The nose opens with roasted pecans, walnuts and dark chocolate, followed by ripe blackberries and prune jam. On the palate, herbal and vinous notes dominate, accompanied by blackberries, cranberries and subtle tannic structure. The finish is lengthy and dry, featuring leather, dark cocoa and dried fruits. This is a bottling for Port-cask enthusiasts seeking a well-balanced, robust Speyside expression with cask-driven complexity.