BenRiach 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 1891) Dark Rum Cask Finish
- Distillery
- Benriach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43.2%
- Age
- 37 years
- Price
- £409.19
- Tasting notes
- Cooked Fruit, Vanilla, Old Wood, Honey, Toasted
- Description
- This 37-year-old Benriach from 1977 was matured in sherry then finished in dark rum cask, creating a rare tropical-oak hybrid from a Speyside distillery. Bottled in July 2014 with just 181 bottles released, it represents an experimental approach to wood finishing.
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BenRiach 37 Year Old 1977 (cask 1891) Dark Rum Cask Finish is a 37-year-old single malt from Benriach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 43.2% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — cooked fruit, vanilla, old wood, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 37-year-old Benriach from 1977 was matured in sherry then finished in dark rum cask, creating a rare tropical-oak hybrid from a Speyside distillery. Bottled in July 2014 with just 181 bottles released, it represents an experimental approach to wood finishing.
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