Benriach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 1703) Tawny Port Cask Finish
- Distillery
- Benriach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.6%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £94.93
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Nutty
- Description
- Benriach's 1994 distillate spent 20 years developing in wood before a finishing period in tawny port hogshead added another layer of complexity. This single-cask bottling balances Speyside's orchard fruit character with port's oxidative sweetness and spiced oak, creating a wine-influenced profile that feels complete rather than over-processed. The marriage of distillery character and cask influence makes this a study in restraint. Ideal for those seeking aged Speyside with a fortified edge.
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Benriach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 1703) Tawny Port Cask Finish is a 20-year-old single malt from Benriach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 55.6% ABV. Expect fruity, oaky and sweet character — sherried, dried fruit, old wood, nutty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Benriach's 1994 distillate spent 20 years developing in wood before a finishing period in tawny port hogshead added another layer of complexity. This single-cask bottling balances Speyside's orchard fruit character with port's oxidative sweetness and spiced oak, creating a wine-influenced profile that feels complete rather than over-processed. The marriage of distillery character and cask influence makes this a study in restraint. Ideal for those seeking aged Speyside with a fortified edge.
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