Benriach 30 Year Old 1979
- Distillery
- Benriach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.9%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £181.3
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Vanilla, Honey, Toasted, Malt Extract
- Description
- Distilled in 1979 and aged in bourbon barrel 7511 until July 2010, this 30-year-old Benriach represents the distillery's unpeated spirit at its most mature. The 173-bottle release captures the layered, slightly fruited complexity that Speyside's longer-aged examples can achieve.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Benriach 30 Year Old 1979 is a 30-year-old single malt from Benriach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 47.9% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — old wood, vanilla, honey, toasted. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 1979 and aged in bourbon barrel 7511 until July 2010, this 30-year-old Benriach represents the distillery's unpeated spirit at its most mature. The 173-bottle release captures the layered, slightly fruited complexity that Speyside's longer-aged examples can achieve.
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