Benrinnes 27 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Benrinnes
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 49.9%
- Age
- 27 years
- Price
- £196.02
- Tasting notes
- Toasted, Old Wood, Malt Extract, Honey, Nutty
- Description
- Distilled in August 1985 and aged in refill butt, this Benrinnes spent 27 years developing the rich, layered complexity characteristic of Speyside. Only 137 bottles were produced by Hunter Laing in May 2013.
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Benrinnes 27 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is a 27-year-old single malt from Benrinnes (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 49.9% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and gentle spice character — toasted, old wood, malt extract, honey. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in August 1985 and aged in refill butt, this Benrinnes spent 27 years developing the rich, layered complexity characteristic of Speyside. Only 137 bottles were produced by Hunter Laing in May 2013.
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