About
A substantial but deeply hidden Speyside distillery on the slopes of Ben Rinnes, one of Speyside's defining mountains. Founded in 1826, Benrinnes historically practiced a partial triple distillation regime -- a highly unusual system for Speyside where two of the three spirit stills received low wines from the wash stills while the third redistilled foreshots and feints. This produced a rich, meaty, full-bodied spirit quite different from the light Speyside norm. The triple distillation was discontinued around 2007 in favor of conventional double distillation, but older stocks retain the distinctive character. Almost entirely feeds blends (principally Johnnie Walker and J&B) with very rare official single malt bottlings -- the Flora & Fauna 15-year-old is a cult classic among enthusiasts. One of Speyside's most underappreciated distilleries.