1995 Benrinnes 20 Year Old K&L Exclusive Signatory Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (750ml)

In our opinion, Benrinnes might be the most underrated distillery in all of Scotland. We've purchased a number of casks from the Diageo-owned Speyside producer over the years and we've even taken a detailed tour of the space. In just about every interaction with both the whisky and the people who make it, we've been completely impressed in just about every way. That being said, the 20 year old cask that we pulled in this year from Benrinnes might be the best whisky yet. It's a jaw-droppingly delicious single malt that brings big vanilla, big spice, loads of ripe fruit, and a creamy, soft mouthfeel for a screaming deal of a price. Two decades in wood at full proof for $99.99? If the label said Glenmorangie or Glenlivet instead of Benrinnes, you'd no doubt be looking at $180 per bottle or more, but the fact that this is Benrinnes cuts that price point right in half. The irony, however, is that we'd rather have the Benrinnes! The finish even flirts with a phenolic note and hints of smoke, despite the fact that Benrinnes doesn't make peated whisky. Do not miss this whisky. It might be the best of this year's Signatory crop.