Watt Whisky 2017/2024 Ben & Sherry 6 years old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57.1%

The name is an affectionate play on words, and the contents live up to it. Ben & Sherry is a blended malt where two contrasting characters meet in the same bottle.

The expert's description

Watt Whisky 2017/2024 Ben & Sherry 6 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1% is a Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Butt and bottled at 57.1%.

The whisky was distilled in 2017 and bottled in 2024 by Watt Whisky from a sherry butt, with an outturn of just 282 bottles. The blend consists of 50% Benrinnes and 50% single malt from Glasgow, giving a unique blended malt with pronounced sherry character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Creamy notes and a hint of sherry sweetness.

Palate

Round and full with a hint of funk.

Finish

Short to medium with a lightly bitter finish.

Specifications

Name: Watt Whisky 2017/2024 Ben & Sherry 6 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1%
Distillery: Watt Whisky
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 6 years
ABV: 57.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Butt
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2017
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 282
Edition: Ben & Sherry
EAN no.: 5060825690935

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Full-bodied · Spiced

Did you know?

Benrinnes, one of the two malts in Ben & Sherry, still partly uses a traditional distillation method with worm tubs, an old-fashioned cooling method that gives the spirit a heavier, more sulphurous character.

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Frequently asked questions about Watt Whisky 2017/2024 Ben & Sherry 6 år Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1%

What is Watt Whisky Ben & Sherry made of?

It is a blended malt composed of 50% Benrinnes and 50% single malt from Glasgow, matured in a sherry butt.

How many bottles exist?

282 bottles were filled of this release, distilled in 2017 and bottled in 2024.

What does it taste like?

The nose offers creamy notes and sherry sweetness, the palate is round and full, and the finish is short to medium with a lightly bitter finish.

How should this whisky be served?

It is best enjoyed in a tulip glass at room temperature, letting the sherry notes open up.

What is a worm tub?

It is an old-fashioned cooling method used in distillation, where vapour passes through a coiled copper tube submerged in cold water, giving a heavier spirit character.

Is 6 years young for a blended malt?

Yes, it is relatively young, but the active sherry butt has given the whisky significant character and body despite the short maturation.