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Benrinnes: every past SMWS bottling

25 bottles under code 36 · 2021–2026

Every Benrinnes cask the Society has released that we have a record of, newest first, each marked with the Outturn it appeared in. These are past releases and are no longer on sale. For the current Outturn and the distillery's story, see code 36.

The village pâtisserie at dawn - SMWS 36.237Sold outSep 2026
36.237

The village pâtisserie at dawn

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age14 years
ABV58.7%
ProfileSweet & Zesty
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 14 years, Sweet & Zesty.

“Warm and tempting, the nose opened with butter-rich croissant, honeyed pears and apples, and a gentle waft of laundered cotton.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Open sesame - SMWS 36.233Sold outMar 2026
36.233

Open sesame

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age16 years
ABV56%
CaskEx-Jamaican rum barrique
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 16 years.

“In a Victorian garden, the dram's perfume took us from the carnation flower bed to a freshly cut beech hedge, with lemons bursting spontaneously amid a shower of peanuts…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Date shake - SMWS 36.229Sold outFeb 2026
36.229

Date shake

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age13 years
ABV58.4%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 13 years.

“A complex concoction of aromas greeted us on the neat nose.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
The Snaking Coil - SMWS 36.228Sold outAug 2025
36.228

The Snaking Coil

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age28 years
ABV47%
Cask1st fill American oak PX hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 28 years.

“They take up more space, they require more maintenance, they can’t condense the same volumes of new-make spirit as modern shell and tube condensers.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Cashew-coconut chocolate tartlets - SMWS 36.224Sold outJul 2025
36.224

Cashew-coconut chocolate tartlets

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age13 years
ABV59.5%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 13 years.

“The aroma was that of cashew-coconut chocolate tartlets, peanut maple fudge bars and hazelnut chocolate brownies next to balsamic strawberries served with a slice of…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Country house complexity - SMWS 36.230Sold outJun 2025
36.230

Country house complexity

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age17 years
ABV52.6%
Casknew American oak htmc hogshead & 1st fill American oak oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 17 years.

“Ready to embrace your taste for adventure?…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Toffee fairy cake - SMWS 36.223Sold outSep 2024
36.223

Toffee fairy cake

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age12 years
ABV56.6%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 12 years.

“A fragrant, floral sweetness of heather honey-cinnamon cream cheese spread on cinnamon raisin bagels or as a dip for apple slices made us all smile.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Pondering thoughts - SMWS 36.219Sold outJul 2024
36.219

Pondering thoughts

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age11 years
ABV58.3%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 11 years.

“For us this one was all over the place!…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Heaven and earth - SMWS 36.217Sold outJun 2024
36.217

Heaven and earth

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age17 years
ABV59.2%
Cask1st fill ex-px hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 17 years.

“The aroma sent us into orbit with green asteroid belts (fizzy apple laces), strawberry stars and heavenly chantilly cream.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Glazed with marmalade - SMWS 36.201Sold outApr 2024
36.201

Glazed with marmalade

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age16 years
ABV59.7%
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 16 years.

“A sweet-savoury treat, as rapeseed oil was applied to an old leather belt, alongside alum block, refried beans and lemon drizzle cake.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
The height of Scottish summer - SMWS 36.216Sold outJan 2024
36.216

The height of Scottish summer

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age16 years
ABV52.9%
Cask1st fill ex-px hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 16 years.

“We detected plenty of sweet notes, toffee, caramel, molasses, toasted almonds and rum-soaked raisins that were drying on a well-used oak whisky barrel stave.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Saint of sore throats - SMWS 36.210Sold outNov 2023
36.210

Saint of sore throats

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age16 years
ABV53%
Cask1st fill ex-px hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 16 years.

“St Andrew is not only the patron saint of Scotland but also of sore throats, happy marriages and fishermen.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Chocolate-covered cherry cask - SMWS 36.211Sold outNov 2023
36.211

Chocolate-covered cherry cask

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age16 years
ABV54.7%
Cask1st fill ex-px barrique
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 16 years.

“Intense and full on, with big notes of dark chocolate, cherries and oak – we imagined eating a slice of black forest gateau in those typical cathedral-style warehouses…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Shiver me toasted timbers - SMWS 36.208Sold outJun 2023
36.208

Shiver me toasted timbers

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age13 years
ABV56.2%
Cask1st fill ex-rum barrique
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 13 years.

“Familiar and comforting aromas of toasted oak and pencil shavings wove their way through lush green grass towards a surprising burst of redcurrants and pineapple slices…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
A bicycle ride from Dundee to Jerez - SMWS 36.202Sold outMar 2023
36.202

A bicycle ride from Dundee to Jerez

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age16 years
ABV60.7%
Cask2nd fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 16 years.

“This dram brought together influences from the cask (a second fill oloroso hogshead after 13 years in ex-bourbon wood) and from the distillery process (especially worm…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Rummy ginger honey - SMWS 36.203Sold outJan 2023
36.203

Rummy ginger honey

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age13 years
ABV56.9%
Cask1st fill ex-rum barrique
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 13 years.

“Fascinating, one Panellist called it, with the scent of stem ginger, clove syrup and a hint of tar, as well as that note of petrol found in aged riesling wines.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Kissing a cricket ball (for luck) - SMWS 36.200Sold outNov 2022
36.200

Kissing a cricket ball (for luck)

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age15 years
ABV58.1%
Cask1st fill ex-PX American oak hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 15 years.

“Thirteen years in ex-bourbon wood preceded final maturation in a first fill American oak PX hogshead.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Deli delights - SMWS 36.191Sold outNov 2022
36.191

Deli delights

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age12 years
ABV57.8%
Cask1st fill marsala barrique
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 12 years.

“Limited to 1 bottle per member An inviting aroma of dark cherries, marzipan, plum pudding and bramble jam while in the background a note of Black Forest kirsch salami.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Juggling oranges in a humidor - SMWS 36.193Sold outOct 2022
36.193

Juggling oranges in a humidor

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age12 years
ABV57.2%
Cask1st fill American oak PX hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 12 years.

“Limited to 2 bottles per member After nine years in ex-bourbon wood, we transferred this into a first fill American oak PX hogshead.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
That floated our boat! - SMWS 36.188Sold outMay 2022
36.188

That floated our boat!

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age12 years
ABV55.2%
Outturn198 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 12 years.

“On pouring and swirling round the glass, we noticed lovely beading and slow moving legs, if those sorts of things float your boat!…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Magical, tranquil and dreamy - SMWS 36.177Sold outAug 2021
36.177

Magical, tranquil and dreamy

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age23 years
ABV61%
Outturn180 bottles
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 23 years.

“Limited to 1 per member Plenty of ripe fruits on the nose neat; apples, oranges and mangoes all perfectly placed in a luxury pewter bowl as we wrote a letter on scented…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
£103.80View on SMWS
Linger for longer - SMWS 36.207Sold out
36.207

Linger for longer

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age14 years
ABV57.7%
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 14 years.

“Having smothered hot buttered toast with set honey, apple segments and cherry blossom, we presented this sweet breakfast oddity on a slab of rubber.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
All the fun of the flicks - SMWS 36.205Sold out
36.205

All the fun of the flicks

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age16 years
ABV59.1%
Cask1st fill ex-px barrique
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 16 years.

“The nose brought sweet, dark enticements (Christmas cake, armagnac plum tart, salted caramel) and Hemingway's old-style, wood-panelled tapas bars (smoke, black olives,…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Mad Wax: beyond thunderdram - SMWS 36.157Sold out
36.157

Mad Wax: beyond thunderdram

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age21 years
ABV60.6%
Outturn151 bottles
CaskRefill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 21 years.

“Full maturity and abundance of character is immediately evident on the nose.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Bircher muesli almost ‘complet’ - SMWS 36.174Sold out
36.174

Bircher muesli almost ‘complet’

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age13 years
ABV58.4%
Outturn288 bottles
CaskRefill ex-bourbon hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 36
DistilleryBenrinnes
RegionSpeyside

In short · Benrinnes (Speyside), 13 years.

“The aroma neat felt like being served the perfect Bircher muesli, prepared the night before, with oats, chai and pumpkin seeds, almonds, maple syrup, vanilla and lemon…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

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