Whisky
Bencrannog Virgin Oak
Virgin-oak Highland · Highland · Bencrannog · $$$
New-oak forward, creamy and dessert-like.
At a glance
Peat / smokeNone
NoneExtreme
StrengthStandard (43–46%)
GentleCask strength
The profile
- Peat / smoke
- None — No smoke — malt and cask lead.
- Cask character
- Virgin oak — Fresh oak — coconut, clove, creamy sweetness.
- Strength
- Standard (43–46%) — A touch more intensity and grip.
- Setting
- Quiet sip — Built for slow, solo contemplation.
- Spend tier
- Premium — A considered, special-occasion buy.
Tasting notes
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About the style
No peat is used here, so malted barley and the cask do the talking. Fresh (virgin) oak gives coconut, clove, and a creamy sweetness. Style: Virgin-oak Highland, Highland.
How to serve
Pour into a tulip or Glencairn glass and nose it first. Try it neat, then add a few drops of water to open the aromatics.
Pairs with
Pairs with toasted nuts, mild cheeses, and apple tart.
Good for
Built for slow, solo contemplation.
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