Benriach 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
- Distillery
- Benriach
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 58.6%
- Age
- 6 years
- Price
- £39.95
- Community rating
- 4.50 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Honey, Toasted
- Description
- Benriach's 6-year-old Darkness expression finishes in Oloroso sherry octave casks, which accelerate wood interaction and intensify sherried character. The smaller cask format delivers concentrated sherry notes and complexity unusual for whisky at this age.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Benriach 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is a 6-year-old single malt from Benriach (Scotland), bottled at 58.6% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, chocolate, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
Benriach's 6-year-old Darkness expression finishes in Oloroso sherry octave casks, which accelerate wood interaction and intensify sherried character. The smaller cask format delivers concentrated sherry notes and complexity unusual for whisky at this age.
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