<h2>A Tribute to Tradition at the Spirit of Speyside Festival</h2>
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<p>Benriach, the historic Speyside distillery owned by Brown-Forman, has announced the launch of the <strong><a href="https://spiritory.com/benriach-malting-season-10-years-old-fourth-edicion">Malting Season Fourth Edition</a></strong>—the final bottling in its celebrated series honoring traditional floor maltings. Crafted exclusively from floor-malted Concerto barley and aged for 10 years, this <strong>limited edition single malt</strong> will debut at the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival from April 30 to May 5, promising high demand among collectors and enthusiasts alike.</p>
<h3>Design and Presentation</h3>
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<p>The Malting Season Fourth Edition presents a <strong>harvest gold</strong> hue, naturally imparted by the maturation in first-fill Bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks. Its packaging reflects Benriach’s dedication to craftsmanship, elegantly linking past and present through refined design elements that celebrate over 120 years of malting tradition.</p>
<h3>Maturation and Flavor Profile</h3>
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<p>This expression is a rich blend drawn from <strong>27 Bourbon barrels and 4 Oloroso sherry butts</strong>, distilled across three different years—2012, 2013, and 2014. Bottled at a robust <strong>47.9% ABV</strong>, it delivers a <strong>smooth, creamy texture</strong> with complex layers of flavor. Expect notes of <strong>crème caramel</strong>, <strong>juicy baked peach</strong>, and hints of <strong>cinnamon</strong> and <strong>almond biscotti</strong>, culminating in a <strong>silkier, richer mouthfeel</strong> than its predecessors.</p>
<h3>Master Blender’s Statement</h3>
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<p>Rachel Barrie, Benriach’s Master Blender, commented:</p>
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“For each edition of Benriach Malting Season, I carefully select the type of barley and bottling strength, making each a truly unique expression in its own right. The fourth release is the most complex of all, with a richer, smoother and silkier mouthfeel with juicy baked peach and sweet apricot in creme-caramel enriched with cinnamon and almond biscotti.”
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<h3>Tasting Notes</h3>
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<li>Crème caramel sweetness</li>
<li>Juicy baked peach and sweet apricot</li>
<li>Cinnamon spice and almond biscotti nuances</li>
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<h3>Conclusion</h3>
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<p>The <strong>Benriach Malting Season Fourth Edition</strong> is more than just a whisky—it is a heartfelt tribute to traditional whisky-making. As the final bottling of the Malting Season series, this rare <strong>limited edition single malt</strong> perfectly captures the spirit and heritage of Benriach’s legendary floor maltings. Festival-goers and whisky aficionados alike will not want to miss this extraordinary release.</p>



## A Tribute to Tradition at the Spirit of Speyside Festival

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Benriach, the historic Speyside distillery owned by Brown-Forman, has announced the launch of the **[Malting Season Fourth Edition](https://spiritory.com/benriach-malting-season-10-years-old-fourth-edicion)**—the final bottling in its celebrated series honoring traditional floor maltings. Crafted exclusively from floor-malted Concerto barley and aged for 10 years, this **limited edition single malt** will debut at the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival from April 30 to May 5, promising high demand among collectors and enthusiasts alike.

### Design and Presentation

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The Malting Season Fourth Edition presents a **harvest gold** hue, naturally imparted by the maturation in first-fill Bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks. Its packaging reflects Benriach’s dedication to craftsmanship, elegantly linking past and present through refined design elements that celebrate over 120 years of malting tradition.

### Maturation and Flavor Profile

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This expression is a rich blend drawn from **27 Bourbon barrels and 4 Oloroso sherry butts**, distilled across three different years—2012, 2013, and 2014. Bottled at a robust **47.9% ABV**, it delivers a **smooth, creamy texture** with complex layers of flavor. Expect notes of **crème caramel**, **juicy baked peach**, and hints of **cinnamon** and **almond biscotti**, culminating in a **silkier, richer mouthfeel** than its predecessors.

### Master Blender’s Statement

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Rachel Barrie, Benriach’s Master Blender, commented:  
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“For each edition of Benriach Malting Season, I carefully select the type of barley and bottling strength, making each a truly unique expression in its own right. The fourth release is the most complex of all, with a richer, smoother and silkier mouthfeel with juicy baked peach and sweet apricot in creme-caramel enriched with cinnamon and almond biscotti.”
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### Tasting Notes

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- Crème caramel sweetness  
- Juicy baked peach and sweet apricot  
- Cinnamon spice and almond biscotti nuances  

### Conclusion

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The **Benriach Malting Season Fourth Edition** is more than just a whisky—it is a heartfelt tribute to traditional whisky-making. As the final bottling of the Malting Season series, this rare **limited edition single malt** perfectly captures the spirit and heritage of Benriach’s legendary floor maltings. Festival-goers and whisky aficionados alike will not want to miss this extraordinary release.



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Benriach unveils the Malting Season Fourth Edition, a 10-year-old limited single malt crafted from floor malted barley, debuting at Speyside Festival.


## Eine Hommage an die Tradition beim Spirit of Speyside Festival

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Benriach, die historische Speyside-Destillerie im Besitz von Brown-Forman, kündigt die Veröffentlichung der **[Malting Season Fourth Edition](https://spiritory.com/benriach-malting-season-10-years-old-fourth-edicion)** an – die finale Abfüllung der gefeierten Serie, die den traditionellen Floor Maltings gewidmet ist. Ausschließlich aus floor-gemälzter Concerto-Gerste hergestellt und 10 Jahre gereift, wird dieses **Limited Edition Single Malt** exklusiv beim Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival vom 30. April bis 5. Mai vorgestellt – Sammler und Liebhaber dürfen sich auf eine begehrte Rarität freuen.

### Design und Präsentation

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Die Malting Season Fourth Edition zeigt einen **erntegoldenen Farbton**, der natürlich durch die Reifung in First-Fill-Bourbon- und Oloroso-Sherryfässern entstanden ist. Das Packaging spiegelt Benriachs Engagement für Handwerkskunst wider und verbindet Vergangenheit und Gegenwart auf elegante Weise durch raffinierte Designelemente, die über 120 Jahre Mälztradition feiern.

### Reifung und Geschmacksprofil

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Diese Abfüllung ist eine reichhaltige Komposition aus **27 Bourbon Barrels und 4 Oloroso Sherry Butts**, destilliert in den Jahren 2012, 2013 und 2014. Mit einem kräftigen **47,9 % vol.** abgefüllt, bietet sie eine **sanfte, cremige Textur** mit komplexen Aromen. Freuen Sie sich auf Noten von **Crème Caramel**, **saftig gebackenem Pfirsich** sowie Anklänge von **Zimt** und **Mandelbiscotti**, die in ein **seidigeres, reichhaltigeres Mundgefühl** als bei den Vorgängern münden.

### Statement der Master Blenderin

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Rachel Barrie, Master Blender bei Benriach, kommentiert:  
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"Für jede Edition der Benriach Malting Season wähle ich sorgfältig die Gerstensorte und die Alkoholstärke aus, um jedes Mal einen einzigartigen Ausdruck zu schaffen. Die vierte Ausgabe ist die komplexeste von allen, mit einem reicheren, sanfteren und seidigeren Mundgefühl sowie Noten von saftig gebackenem Pfirsich und süßer Aprikose in Crème Caramel, verfeinert mit Zimt und Mandelbiscotti."
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### Verkostungsnotizen

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- Süße von Crème Caramel  
- Saftig gebackener Pfirsich und süße Aprikose  
- Würzige Zimtnoten und Mandelbiscotti  

### Fazit

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Die **Benriach Malting Season Fourth Edition** ist mehr als nur ein Whisky – sie ist eine ehrliche Hommage an die traditionelle Whiskyherstellung. Als letzte Abfüllung der Malting Season-Serie fängt dieses seltene **Limited Edition Single Malt** perfekt den Geist und das Erbe der legendären Floor Maltings von Benriach ein. Festivalbesucher und Whisky-Liebhaber sollten sich diese außergewöhnliche Veröffentlichung nicht entgehen lassen.



Benriach präsentiert die Malting Season Fourth Edition, einen 10 Jahre alten limitierten Single Malt aus boden gemälzter Gerste, der auf dem Speyside Festival debütiert.

Benriach Malting Season Fourth Edition debütiert auf dem Speyside Festival


## Un Hommage à la Tradition au Spirit of Speyside Festival

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Benriach, la distillerie historique du Speyside appartenant à Brown-Forman, a annoncé le lancement de la **[Malting Season Fourth Edition](https://spiritory.com/benriach-malting-season-10-years-old-fourth-edicion)** – la dernière édition de sa célèbre série rendant hommage au maltage traditionnel au sol. Élaboré exclusivement à partir d'orge Concerto maltée au sol et vieilli pendant 10 ans, ce **single malt en édition limitée** sera présenté en avant-première au Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival du 30 avril au 5 mai, promettant d'être très recherché par les collectionneurs et amateurs.

### Design et Présentation

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La Malting Season Fourth Edition présente une teinte **or des moissons**, obtenue naturellement grâce à un vieillissement en fûts de Bourbon et de Sherry Oloroso de premier remplissage. Son emballage reflète l’engagement de Benriach envers l’artisanat, combinant élégamment passé et présent à travers des éléments de design raffinés célébrant plus de 120 ans de tradition de maltage.

### Maturation et Profil Aromatique

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Cette expression est un riche assemblage issu de **27 fûts de Bourbon** et **4 butts de Sherry Oloroso**, distillés en 2012, 2013 et 2014. Embouteillée à un solide **47,9 % ABV**, elle offre une **texture douce et crémeuse** avec des couches complexes de saveurs. Attendez-vous à des notes de **crème caramel**, de **pêche cuite juteuse**, ainsi qu’à des touches de **cannelle** et de **biscotti aux amandes**, aboutissant à une **sensation en bouche plus soyeuse et plus riche** que les éditions précédentes.

### Déclaration de la Master Blender

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Rachel Barrie, Master Blender chez Benriach, a déclaré :  
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"Pour chaque édition de Benriach Malting Season, je sélectionne soigneusement le type d'orge et le degré d'embouteillage, rendant chaque expression véritablement unique. Cette quatrième édition est la plus complexe de toutes, avec une bouche plus riche, plus douce et plus soyeuse, des notes de pêche cuite juteuse et d'abricot sucré en crème caramel, enrichies de cannelle et de biscotti aux amandes."
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### Notes de Dégustation

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- Douceur de crème caramel  
- Pêche cuite juteuse et abricot sucré  
- Épices de cannelle et biscotti aux amandes  

### Conclusion

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La **Benriach Malting Season Fourth Edition** est bien plus qu'un simple whisky : c'est un hommage sincère à l’art traditionnel de la distillation. Dernière édition de la série Malting Season, ce rare **single malt en édition limitée** capture parfaitement l'esprit et l'héritage des célèbres maltages au sol de Benriach. Les amateurs de whisky et les visiteurs du festival ne voudront pas manquer ce lancement exceptionnel.



Benriach dévoile le Malting Season Fourth Edition, un single malt limité de 10 ans d'âge élaboré à partir d'orge maltée au sol, qui fait ses débuts au Speyside Festival.

Benriach Malting Season Fourth Edition fait ses débuts au Speyside


## Un Tributo a la Tradición en el Spirit of Speyside Festival

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Benriach, la histórica destilería de Speyside propiedad de Brown-Forman, ha anunciado el lanzamiento de la **[Malting Season Fourth Edition](https://spiritory.com/benriach-malting-season-10-years-old-fourth-edicion)**, la última edición de su aclamada serie en honor a la tradicional maltación de piso. Elaborado exclusivamente con cebada Concerto malteada a mano y envejecido durante 10 años, este **single malt de edición limitada** se presentará en el Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival del 30 de abril al 5 de mayo, prometiendo ser muy codiciado entre coleccionistas y aficionados.

### Diseño y Presentación

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La Malting Season Fourth Edition luce un tono **oro cosecha**, otorgado de forma natural por la maduración en barricas de primer llenado de Bourbon y Oloroso Sherry. Su empaque refleja la dedicación de Benriach a la artesanía, combinando elegantemente pasado y presente a través de detalles refinados que celebran más de 120 años de tradición en la maltación.

### Maduración y Perfil de Sabor

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Esta expresión es una rica combinación de **27 barricas de Bourbon** y **4 butts de Oloroso Sherry**, destiladas en 2012, 2013 y 2014. Embotellado a un sólido **47,9 % ABV**, ofrece una **textura suave y cremosa** con capas complejas de sabores. Espere notas de **crème caramel**, **melocotón horneado jugoso** y toques de **canela** y **biscotti de almendras**, culminando en una **sensación en boca más sedosa y rica** que en ediciones anteriores.

### Declaración de la Master Blender

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Rachel Barrie, Master Blender de Benriach, comentó:  
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"Para cada edición de Benriach Malting Season selecciono cuidadosamente el tipo de cebada y el grado de embotellado, haciendo que cada expresión sea realmente única. La cuarta edición es la más compleja de todas, con una sensación en boca más rica, suave y sedosa, con notas de melocotón horneado jugoso y albaricoque dulce en crème caramel, enriquecido con canela y biscotti de almendras."
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### Notas de Cata

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- Dulzura de crème caramel  
- Melocotón horneado jugoso y albaricoque dulce  
- Especias de canela y biscotti de almendras  

### Conclusión

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La **Benriach Malting Season Fourth Edition** es mucho más que un whisky: es un emotivo tributo a la destilación tradicional. Como la última edición de la serie Malting Season, este raro **single malt de edición limitada** captura perfectamente el espíritu y el legado de las legendarias maltaciones de piso de Benriach. Los asistentes al festival y los aficionados al whisky no querrán perderse este lanzamiento excepcional.



Benriach presenta Malting Season Fourth Edition, un whisky de malta único de 10 años elaborado con cebada malteada en suelo, que debuta en el Speyside Festival.

Benriach Malting Season Fourth Edition debuta en Speyside


## Un Tributo alla Tradizione allo Spirit of Speyside Festival

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Benriach, la storica distilleria di Speyside di proprietà di Brown-Forman, ha annunciato il lancio della **[Malting Season Fourth Edition](https://spiritory.com/benriach-malting-season-10-years-old-fourth-edicion)** – l'ultima imbottigliatura della sua celebre serie dedicata alla tradizionale maltazione a pavimento. Realizzato esclusivamente con orzo Concerto maltato a pavimento e invecchiato per 10 anni, questo **single malt in edizione limitata** sarà presentato in anteprima allo Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival dal 30 aprile al 5 maggio, promettendo alta richiesta tra collezionisti e appassionati.

### Design e Presentazione

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La Malting Season Fourth Edition si distingue per la sua tonalità **oro raccolto**, conferita naturalmente dalla maturazione in botti di Bourbon e Oloroso Sherry di primo riempimento. Il packaging riflette l'impegno di Benriach per l'artigianalità, collegando elegantemente passato e presente attraverso elementi di design raffinati che celebrano oltre 120 anni di tradizione nella maltazione.

### Maturazione e Profilo Aromatico

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Questa espressione è una ricca miscela ottenuta da **27 botti di Bourbon** e **4 botti di Oloroso Sherry**, distillata negli anni 2012, 2013 e 2014. Imbottigliata a un robusto **47,9% ABV**, offre una **texture morbida e cremosa** con strati complessi di sapori. Aspettatevi note di **crème caramel**, **pesca cotta succosa** e sentori di **cannella** e **biscotti alle mandorle**, culminando in una **sensazione in bocca più setosa e ricca** rispetto alle edizioni precedenti.

### Dichiarazione del Master Blender

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Rachel Barrie, Master Blender di Benriach, ha dichiarato:  
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"Per ogni edizione della Benriach Malting Season seleziono con cura il tipo di orzo e il grado alcolico, rendendo ciascuna espressione veramente unica. La quarta edizione è la più complessa di tutte, con una sensazione in bocca più ricca, morbida e setosa, accompagnata da pesca cotta succosa e albicocca dolce in crème caramel, arricchita da cannella e biscotti alle mandorle."
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### Note di Degustazione

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- Dolcezza di crème caramel  
- Pesca cotta succosa e albicocca dolce  
- Spezie di cannella e biscotti alle mandorle  

### Conclusione

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La **Benriach Malting Season Fourth Edition** è molto più di un semplice whisky: è un sincero tributo all'arte tradizionale della distillazione. Come ultima imbottigliatura della serie Malting Season, questo raro **single malt in edizione limitata** cattura perfettamente lo spirito e l'eredità delle leggendarie maltazioni a pavimento di Benriach. Gli appassionati e i visitatori del festival non dovrebbero lasciarsi sfuggire questa straordinaria novità.



Benriach presenta Malting Season Fourth Edition, un single malt invecchiato 10 anni prodotto con malto d'orzo maltato in pavimento, che debutta allo Speyside Festival.

Benriach Malting Season Fourth Edition Debuts at Speyside

A Tribute to Tradition at the Spirit of Speyside Festival

Design and Presentation

Maturation and Flavor Profile

Master Blender’s Statement

Tasting Notes

Conclusion

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