{"product_id":"benriach-smoke-season","title":"Benriach Smoke Season","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile smoky whiskies are not traditionally associated with Speyside, heavily peated single malts were the preferred choice of whisky drinkers back in the 19th century. Benriach Smoke Season incorporates the best of both peated malt and that lush, sweet texture that Speyside is famous for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Smoke Season is a special time of year in the distillery’s calendar,” says Benriach’s master blender Rachel Barrie. “This new addition gives both the whisky novice and the connoisseur the opportunity to discover the uniquely rich, sweet and smoky character of Benriach Single Malt.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 52.8%, this intensely smoked whisky has been matured in a combo of ex-Bourbon and virgin American oak casks to bring out an abundance of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etoasted sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e from all that delicious Benriach peated spirit, we also picked up \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egorgeous caramel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e alongside \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esmoky custard tart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecitrus peel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eseared apple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut how does it stack up against the famed peated Islay whiskies? Well Islay may need to take note. Smoke Season is already raking in awards. It scored gold at the International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition in 2021 with 95 points out of 100, then backed this up with gold at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits comp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the first official Benriach Smoke Season to reach Australia, and thanks to the scale and reach of the Club, we have the entire allocation. At $115, it’s the perfect Add In for Members who love a smoky dram, and even better reason to recommend your friends to become Members. The bigger we become, the better the drams we will be able to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLimited stocks remain, so don't miss out. Not yet a Member? \u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSign Up Free now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to get your hands on a bottle while stocks last.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benriach Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489972703311,"sku":"WC0277","price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/benriachsmokeseason_pdp_main.png?v=1787701350","url":"https:\/\/thewhiskyclub.com.au\/products\/benriach-smoke-season","provider":"The Whisky Club AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}