{"product_id":"benrinnes-2011-11-year-old-brandy-cask-finish-single-cask-305114-cooper-s-choice","title":"Benrinnes 2011 11 Year Old Brandy Cask Finish Single Cask #305114 | Cooper’s Choice","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Fruit-Driven Speyside Single Cask Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled at Benrinnes in 2011 and bottled in 2023 for The Cooper’s Choice range by The Vintage Malt Whisky Co., this single cask Speyside release matured initially in American oak before receiving a finishing period in French brandy casks. Bottled at natural cask strength without chill filtration or added colouring, it delivers a rich and layered profile combining orchard fruits, warming spice, malt sweetness, and subtle brandy influence. Limited to only 324 bottles worldwide, with a small Australian allocation, this is a distinctive modern independent bottling from one of Speyside’s traditionally robust distilleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant orchard fruits, pears, honeyed malt, nutmeg, and soft brandy sweetness layered over gentle oak spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full and oily with caramelised pears, malted barley, citrus oils, savoury spice, light oak, and developing grape-like sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with lingering fruit sweetness, soft spice, oak influence, and persistent Speyside malt character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benrinnes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooper’s Choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 Years Old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Oak with French Brandy Cask Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 305114\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColouring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle of Bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cask Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 324 Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Original Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBenrinnes has long been respected for producing one of Speyside’s weightier and more muscular spirit styles, often prized by independent bottlers for its ability to carry active cask influence without losing distillery character. Known for its oily texture, savoury depth, and rich cereal profile, Benrinnes frequently develops particularly well in sherry and wine-influenced maturations, making it a compelling choice for experimental single cask finishes such as this brandy cask release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cooper’s Choice series focuses on small-batch and single cask releases that explore the influence of diverse cask maturations and finishing styles. This Benrinnes combines traditional Speyside weight with the sweeter fruit-driven qualities imparted by French brandy oak, creating a whisky that balances richness, spice, and layered orchard fruit complexity. With only 324 bottles produced globally, it represents a limited modern independent release aimed at enthusiasts seeking distinctive cask-driven expressions beyond standard distillery bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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\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\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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