Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
- Distillery
- Benrinnes
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 58.4%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £94.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract, Toasted, Nutty
- Description
- This 18-year-old Benrinnes, distilled in 1997 and matured in bourbon cask, bottled at 58.4% ABV, captures Speyside character with extended aging complexity. Bourbon cask maturation emphasizes vanilla and subtle oak influence while preserving the distillery's characterful malt base. Cask strength and natural presentation allow full expression of its profile. Best enjoyed neat or with minimal water to appreciate the aging and alcohol integration.
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Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is a 18-year-old single malt from Benrinnes (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 58.4% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — vanilla, honey, malt extract, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
This 18-year-old Benrinnes, distilled in 1997 and matured in bourbon cask, bottled at 58.4% ABV, captures Speyside character with extended aging complexity. Bourbon cask maturation emphasizes vanilla and subtle oak influence while preserving the distillery's characterful malt base. Cask strength and natural presentation allow full expression of its profile. Best enjoyed neat or with minimal water to appreciate the aging and alcohol integration.
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