Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 9129174) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Benrinnes
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.2%
- Age
- 23 years
- Price
- £271.1
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Toasted, Nutty
- Description
- This rare 1997 Benrinnes, independently bottled by Duncan Taylor from cask 9129174, represents over two decades of maturation in Speyside's characteristic style. Aged until 2021, just 98 bottles emerged with the rich, honeyed complexity that defines this distillery's output. The extended cask time builds layered spice and subtle oak influence without dominance. An exceptional single cask release for those seeking vintage Speyside character.
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Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 9129174) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 23-year-old single malt from Benrinnes (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 54.2% ABV. Expect fruity, oaky and sweet character — sherried, dried fruit, old wood, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This rare 1997 Benrinnes, independently bottled by Duncan Taylor from cask 9129174, represents over two decades of maturation in Speyside's characteristic style. Aged until 2021, just 98 bottles emerged with the rich, honeyed complexity that defines this distillery's output. The extended cask time builds layered spice and subtle oak influence without dominance. An exceptional single cask release for those seeking vintage Speyside character.
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