BenRiach The Sixteen (16 year old)

BenRiach The Sixteen (16 year old) is a refined Speyside single malt that showcases the distillery’s signature fruit driven style with added depth and maturity. After sixteen years of ageing, this whisky develops a richer and more layered profile, where the balance between fruit, malt, and oak becomes more pronounced and harmonised. It is a whisky that feels composed and complete, offering both approachability and complexity in equal measure.

Matured across three cask types, bourbon, sherry, and virgin oak, The Sixteen benefits from a carefully balanced influence of each. The bourbon casks bring softness and gentle sweetness, the sherry casks add depth and dried fruit character, while the virgin oak introduces a subtle spice and structure. Together, these elements create a whisky that evolves in the glass, revealing new layers with each sip.

There is a natural progression from the brighter, orchard led style found in younger expressions, into something more rounded and expressive. Stone fruit notes come through clearly, supported by a creamy malt backbone and lifted by touches of wild honey and soft spice. The texture is smooth and inviting, making it equally suited to relaxed sipping or more considered appreciation.

BenRiach The Sixteen (16 year old) stands as a strong example of how time and careful cask selection can enhance and elevate a classic Speyside profile, delivering a whisky that is both elegant and satisfying from start to finish.

A rich and balanced Speyside whisky with orchard fruit, honeyed malt, and soft oak spice throughout.