Name: Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar
Brand: Benriach
Price: 185.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar taste like?

Accepted Answer

Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar is characterised by Cooked Fruit, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted, Nutty notes. Benriach's 22-year-old vintage from December 1997, finished in a rum cask and bottled in August 2020 by The Whisky Cellar at cask strength without chill-filtration. Only 189 bottles were released of this richly layered Speyside expression.

Question 2

Is Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar sweet?

Accepted Answer

Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar has some sweetness (57/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar is a good step up for beginners with some experience — not the easiest starting point, but very rewarding.

Question 5

Is Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar costs £185 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 57.1% ABV, Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar?

Accepted Answer

Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar pairs well with honey cake, crème brûlée, mild soft cheeses, and glazed nuts. The balanced character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar?

Accepted Answer

Serve Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar similar to Chivas Regal Ultis?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar and Chivas Regal Ultis share a similar flavour profile (Honey, Vanilla, Toasted) and are in a similar price range. Chivas Regal Ultis costs £170 vs £185 for Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar.

Question 11

Is Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar similar to Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar and Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) share a similar flavour profile (Honey, Vanilla) and are in a similar price range. Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) costs £120 vs £185 for Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar.

Question 12

How does Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar compare to Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)?

Accepted Answer

Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar and Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Benriach 22 Year Old 1997 - The Whisky Cellar is complex and layered, while Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) is known for Smokey, Medicinal, Oily notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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