Benriach 42 Year Old 1971 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
- Distillery
- Benriach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40.8%
- Age
- 42 years
- Price
- £469.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Honey, Nutty, Leathery, Tobacco
- Description
- 42 years old and at 40.8% ABV, this Benriach from 1971 may surprise the curious. 'Leathery' notes might justify the steep £469.95?
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Benriach 42 Year Old 1971 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is a 42-year-old single malt from Benriach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 40.8% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and fruity character — old wood, sherried, honey, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
42 years old and at 40.8% ABV, this Benriach from 1971 may surprise the curious. 'Leathery' notes might justify the steep £469.95?
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