BenRiach 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 3781) Peated, Virgin American Oak Cask Finish
- Distillery
- Benriach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 58.7%
- Age
- 9 years
- Price
- £51.45
- Tasting notes
- New Wood, Vanilla, Toasted, Smokey
- Description
- BenRiach's 2005 distillate spent 9 years maturing before a finishing period in virgin American oak cask added layer and intensity. This peated Speyside expression balances smoke with the oak's vanilla and spice, bottled at cask strength from a batch of 294 bottles.
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BenRiach 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 3781) Peated, Virgin American Oak Cask Finish is a 9-year-old single malt from Benriach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 58.7% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and sweet character — new wood, vanilla, toasted, smokey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
BenRiach's 2005 distillate spent 9 years maturing before a finishing period in virgin American oak cask added layer and intensity. This peated Speyside expression balances smoke with the oak's vanilla and spice, bottled at cask strength from a batch of 294 bottles.
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