Benriach 36 Year Old 1977 (cask 1031) - Moscatel Cask Finish
- Distillery
- Benriach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.9%
- Age
- 36 years
- Price
- £365.16
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Honey, Vanilla, Old Wood
- Description
- Cask 1031 of the Benriach 36 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish intrigues with its Speyside origins and a formidable 54.9% ABV. Tagged as 'Sherried', it's hard to say without tasting it, but the combination of 36 years and a Moscatel finish suggests a complex sip. At £365.16, this might be either a true gem or an acquired taste.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Benriach 36 Year Old 1977 (cask 1031) - Moscatel Cask Finish is a 36-year-old single malt from Benriach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 54.9% ABV. Expect richly sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, honey, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Cask 1031 of the Benriach 36 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish intrigues with its Speyside origins and a formidable 54.9% ABV. Tagged as 'Sherried', it's hard to say without tasting it, but the combination of 36 years and a Moscatel finish suggests a complex sip. At £365.16, this might be either a true gem or an acquired taste.
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