BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Peated Hogshead
- Distillery
- Benriach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.9%
- Age
- 35 years
- Price
- £324.35
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Leathery, Old Wood
- Description
- BenRiach's 1976 vintage presents a rare window into Speyside peating practices of the 1970s, matured 35 years in hogshead 8804. Expect layered smoke tempered by time, with dried orchard fruit and subtle oak integration characteristic of extended maturation. This cask-rare release demands contemplation from collectors and those seeking historical context in their whisky.
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BenRiach 35 Year Old 1976 Peated Hogshead is a 35-year-old single malt from Benriach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 54.9% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, dried fruit, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
BenRiach's 1976 vintage presents a rare window into Speyside peating practices of the 1970s, matured 35 years in hogshead 8804. Expect layered smoke tempered by time, with dried orchard fruit and subtle oak integration characteristic of extended maturation. This cask-rare release demands contemplation from collectors and those seeking historical context in their whisky.
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