Glendronach & Benriach: Best 12yo Whiskies for Burns Night

Honoring Scotland's Cultural Soul with Classic 12-Year-Olds from Speyside and Highland

To celebrate the annual **Burns Night**, the birthday of legendary Scottish poet **Robert Burns**, the Speyside-based **Benriach** distillery and the Highland-based **The Glendronach** distillery are highlighting their respective **12-year-old single malt Scotch whiskies**. Burns Night traditionally features suppers with haggis, poetry recitals, and Scotch whisky to honor the poet's profound influence on Scottish culture. The choice of these whiskies is inspired by Burns’ own works, such as his 1785 poem "Scotch Drink," aiming to provide the perfect pairing for this quintessentially Scottish celebration.

Benriach: A Marriage of Fruit and Forest Notes

**Benriach The Twelve** is a **46% ABV** Speyside single malt bottled at its natural cask color. According to the brand, it offers aromas of "rich maple syrup honey, cocoa, and baked forest fruits," while the palate reveals "maraschino cherry, baked orange, and hazelnut, finishing with raisins and spiced mocha."

The Glendronach: A Magnificent Chapter of Sherry Cask Maturation

**The Glendronach 12 Year Old** from the Highlands is the distillery's flagship expression, handcrafted using signature saxophone-shaped copper stills. This whisky also maintains its natural color and is bottled at **43% ABV**. The brand describes its aroma as "sherry cask autumn fruits" accompanied by "creamy chocolate praline, ginger snaps, and sun-dried raisins"; the palate presents "caramelized brambles, silky orange, and sultanas" with warm spiced notes. Furthermore, The Glendronach suggests using this 12-year-old to craft a cocktail named "**Bramble Sour**," paired with dry vermouth, agave, citrus, and egg white.

It is worth noting that both **Benriach** and **The Glendronach** are currently owned by the US-based spirits company **Brown-Forman**, continuing to provide premium choices for Scotch enthusiasts worldwide.

📅 **Release Date:** 2026-01-15

🔗 **Source:** https://thewhiskeywash.com/whiskey-news/best-scotch-whiskies-for-burns-night-2024-celebrations/