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
- Benriach from Speyside, distilled in July 1997 and aged for 20 years in a virgin oak hogshead before bottling at 53.1% ABV in 2018 as part of the distillery's 15th batch of single-cask releases. Virgin oak imparts distinctive spice and wood character rarely found in standard Benriach releases, transforming the malt's profile compared to ex-bourbon cask aging. Only 300 bottles were produced, capturing a unique moment in Benriach's single-cask program. Drinkers seeking bold, wood-forward Speyside expressions will appreciate the virgin oak influence here.
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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.
Benriach from Speyside, distilled in July 1997 and aged for 20 years in a virgin oak hogshead before bottling at 53.1% ABV in 2018 as part of the distillery's 15th batch of single-cask releases. Virgin oak imparts distinctive spice and wood character rarely found in standard Benriach releases, transforming the malt's profile compared to ex-bourbon cask aging. Only 300 bottles were produced, capturing a unique moment in Benriach's single-cask program. Drinkers seeking bold, wood-forward Speyside expressions will appreciate the virgin oak influence here.
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