Raw materials
barley malt
water (Scurran Burn, Rowantree Burn)
Distillery
Benrinnes
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Benrinnes.
Benrinnes is a Speyside (Scotland) distillery owned by the Diageo group. Historically known for a 'robust' malt character largely destined for blends, the distillery has limited official releases and numerous independent bottlings.
whisky
single malt Speyside
supplier for blends
independent bottlings
Producer range
Producer range Benrinnes
Spirit categories
whisky
single malt Speyside
supplier for blends
independent bottlings
Representative products
Benrinnes 15 years (Flora & Fauna)
The Single Malts of Scotland — Benrinnes 13 anni (70 cl)
Casks and ageing vessels
ex-sherry
hogsheads (refill and single cask)
Palo Cortado hogsheads (examples from independent bottlings)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
The distillery uses local water from the Scurran Burn and Rowantree Burn; historically it employed techniques such as worm tubs and, until 2007, a partial triple distillation. It currently operates with two wash stills and four spirit stills and sources malt from centralized supplies (on-site malting ceased in the 1980s).
Distillation
Historically employed a partial triple distillation (1974–2007); since 2007 it has operated with two wash stills and four spirit stills. Worm tubs (cooled-neck type) are mentioned in technical descriptions.
Ageing
Traditional maturation in casks; some official expressions have exclusive ex-sherry maturation, while independent bottlings commonly use various finishes or refills in different cask types.
Producer history Benrinnes
The original site began production in 1826; the current complex was rebuilt and renamed Benrinnes in subsequent decades. During the 20th century it passed through various owners and, through corporate mergers, became part of Diageo's portfolio. A notable historical feature was the use of a partial triple distillation process from 1974 until 2007, when the distillery moved to the more common configuration of two wash stills and four spirit stills.
Production philosophy
Benrinnes primarily operates as a supplier of whisky for the owner's blends, while maintaining occasional official single malt releases and a frequent presence through independent bottlers. Production is focused on consistency and reliability, with attention to local water resource management.
Territory
Speyside, near Ben Rinnes (area of Aberlour), Scotland.
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