Benriach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7859)
- Distillery
- Benriach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.1%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £230
- Tasting notes
- New Wood, Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract, Toasted
- Description
- 20 years in the cask with a 53.1% ABV; that's Benriach for you. £230 might make you raise an eyebrow, but 'New Wood' notes suggest it's worth having a think about.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Benriach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 7859) is a 20-year-old single malt from Benriach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 53.1% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and spicy character — new wood, vanilla, honey, malt extract. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
20 years in the cask with a 53.1% ABV; that's Benriach for you. £230 might make you raise an eyebrow, but 'New Wood' notes suggest it's worth having a think about.
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