Benriach 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 16005) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Benriach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.6%
- Age
- 23 years
- Price
- £100.95
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Distilled in 1996 and aged for 23 years in a refill hogshead, this Speyside single malt was bottled by Hunter Laing at 47.6% ABV with just 310 casks released. A quarter-century of maturation in wood offers depth and complexity characteristic of well-aged Benriach.
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Benriach 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 16005) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is a 23-year-old single malt from Benriach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 47.6% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — honey, vanilla, old wood, dried fruit. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A premium pour worth the price.
Distilled in 1996 and aged for 23 years in a refill hogshead, this Speyside single malt was bottled by Hunter Laing at 47.6% ABV with just 310 casks released. A quarter-century of maturation in wood offers depth and complexity characteristic of well-aged Benriach.
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