Benrinnes – 2002/2022 20 Year Old #42644 (The Whisky Trail Knights) (70cl, 54.6%)

Benrinnes 2002/2022 is a 20-year-old Speyside single malt from a single cask, number 42644. It was bottled by Elixir Distillers as part of the Knights series in its Whisky Trail collection. The whisky was distilled in 2002 and bottled in 2022 at 54.6% ABV in a 70cl bottle, without chill-filtering or added colour. Tasting notes describe creamy chocolate and buttered popcorn on the nose. The palate brings rich pastry with a fine touch of orange, and the finish is long, with gentle sweetness and subtle spice.