Name: BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488)
Brand: Benriach
Price: 198.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) taste like?

Accepted Answer

BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) is characterised by Smokey, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Medicinal notes. BenRiach's peated 1984 distillate was aged for 29 years in a single cask and bottled in July 2014 with only 150 bottles released. This rare Speyside expression marries smoke with the distillery's characteristic character, offering a window into a nearly three-decade maturation.

Question 2

Is BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

Yes — BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) is intensely smoky and peaty, scoring 70/100 on the smoke scale. Expect heavy peat, bonfires, and medicinal notes.

Question 3

Is BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) sweet?

Accepted Answer

BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) has some sweetness (50/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) is a challenging dram with intense peat smoke and high ABV (51.1%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) costs £198.95 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 51.1% ABV, BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488)?

Accepted Answer

BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) pairs well with smoked salmon, oysters, dark chocolate, aged cheddar, and chargrilled meats. The smoky, peaty character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the complex peat smoke and full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488)?

Accepted Answer

Serve BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) similar to Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) and Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) share a similar flavour profile (Smokey, Medicinal) and are in a similar price range. Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) costs £250 vs £198.95 for BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488).

Question 11

Is BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) similar to Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice?

Accepted Answer

Yes — BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) and Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice share a similar flavour profile (Dried Fruit, Old Wood) and are in a similar price range. Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice costs £208.33 vs £198.95 for BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488).

Question 12

How does BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) compare to Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s?

Accepted Answer

BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) and Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. BenRiach 29 Years Old 1984 (cask 488) is bold and smoky, while Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is known for Toasted, Vanilla, Tobacco notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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