Benrinnes 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 140001) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- Benrinnes
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50.4%
- Age
- 28 years
- Price
- £225
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Toasted
- Description
- Benrinnes 1988 aged in bourbon before finishing in first-fill Oloroso, bottled by Murray McDavid's Mission Gold range in 2017. At 28 years old, this Speyside malt combines the distillery's robust character with sherry's dried fruit complexity.
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Benrinnes 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 140001) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is a 28-year-old single malt from Benrinnes (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 50.4% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, chocolate, dried fruit, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Benrinnes 1988 aged in bourbon before finishing in first-fill Oloroso, bottled by Murray McDavid's Mission Gold range in 2017. At 28 years old, this Speyside malt combines the distillery's robust character with sherry's dried fruit complexity.
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