Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Benriach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 58.4%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £132.95
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Toasted, Old Wood
- Description
- This 2005 Benriach matured for 17 years in a single bourbon cask, retaining the distillery's elegant, fruity character while the wood imparts vanilla and subtle oak spice. At cask strength, the spirit shows good structure with a dry finish typical of bourbon-aged Speyside. A refined dram for those who value the distillery's core style over heavily sherried influence.
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Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 17-year-old single malt from Benriach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 58.4% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — vanilla, honey, toasted, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 2005 Benriach matured for 17 years in a single bourbon cask, retaining the distillery's elegant, fruity character while the wood imparts vanilla and subtle oak spice. At cask strength, the spirit shows good structure with a dry finish typical of bourbon-aged Speyside. A refined dram for those who value the distillery's core style over heavily sherried influence.
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