BenRiach 22 Year Old - Albariza - Peated Second Edition

Central to the Albariza's character is its maturation process, which incorporates both American Oak and Pedro Ximenez Sherry casks. Initially matured in American Oak casks, the whisky is later finished in Pedro Ximenez Sherry casks. This two-stage maturation blends the robustness of peat with the richness of sherry, resulting in a whisky with an enhanced level of complexity.

The term 'Albariza' signifies the white, chalk-rich soil prevalent in Spain's Andalucia region, typically used for sherry grape cultivation. This name choice denotes the whisky's sherry cask finishing, thus emphasizing the distillery's commitment to integrate whisky maturation with the elements of sherry production. The Albariza, part of BenRiach's Wood Finish Series, serves as a representation of the distillery's innovative approach towards malt styles and cask finishing.

Bottled at a strength of 46.0% Vol., as a discontinued variant, the BenRiach 22 Year Old Albariza occupies a special place in the distillery's portfolio, attracting the attention of whisky collectors and investors alike.