{"product_id":"benriach-solstice-second-edition-17-year-old-port-finish-benriach","title":"BenRiach Solstice Second Edition 17 Year Old Port Finish | BenRiach","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Rare Heavily Peated Speyside Expression\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenRiach Solstice Second Edition 17 Year Old is a limited-production Speyside single malt that brings together pronounced peat smoke and the rich fruit character of Portuguese tawny port wood. Bottled in 2011 at 50% ABV, this distinctive release was initially matured in ex-bourbon barrels before receiving a tawny port finish. Presented in its original display box, it offers an increasingly uncommon opportunity to explore an earlier generation of BenRiach's experimental, heavily peated single malts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stewed red berries, blackcurrants, and ripe strawberries emerge alongside earthy peat smoke, toasted cereals, and subtle notes of fortified wine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and expressive, with roasted nuts, sweet malt, dried fruits, and warming peat smoke. Port-influenced berry sweetness balances the whisky's robust, smoky character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, with lingering peat, dark fruit sweetness, gentle oak, and a subtle medicinal smokiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt, Heavily Peated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e BenRiach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e BenRiach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solstice – Second Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-Bourbon Barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portuguese Tawny Port Casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColouring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle of Bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited Production, Distillery Bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Original Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased during an especially adventurous period in BenRiach's modern history, Solstice Second Edition showcases the distillery's willingness to challenge traditional Speyside expectations. The combination of heavily peated spirit, bourbon maturation, and tawny port finishing creates a distinctive contrast between smoky intensity and concentrated fruit sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow an older discontinued expression, this 17 year old release holds particular interest for enthusiasts of historic BenRiach bottlings, unusual cask finishes, and heavily peated Speyside whisky. Its original presentation and clearly identified second-edition status add further appeal for collectors seeking examples from the distillery's earlier experimental portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1898 in the heart of Speyside, BenRiach developed a reputation for producing both traditional unpeated malt and characterful peated whisky, an uncommon combination within the region. Particularly under the direction of master distiller Billy Walker, the distillery became celebrated for inventive wood management and distinctive limited releases. Expressions such as Solstice reflect an important chapter in BenRiach's evolution into one of Speyside's more adventurous single malt producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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