Benriach 7 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
- Distillery
- Benriach
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.8%
- Age
- 7 years
- Price
- £59.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Toasted, Honey
- Description
- Benriach single malt finished in a Moscatel sherry octave cask, where the smaller vessel's high surface-to-volume ratio intensifies wood interaction and sherried flavour. This seven-year-old expression delivers bold, concentrated sherry notes with the richness Darkness bottlings are known for. Ideal for those seeking pronounced wood-driven character and sweetness.
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Benriach 7 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) is a 7-year-old single malt from Benriach (Scotland), bottled at 56.8% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, cooked fruit, toasted, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
Benriach single malt finished in a Moscatel sherry octave cask, where the smaller vessel's high surface-to-volume ratio intensifies wood interaction and sherried flavour. This seven-year-old expression delivers bold, concentrated sherry notes with the richness Darkness bottlings are known for. Ideal for those seeking pronounced wood-driven character and sweetness.
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