Benriach 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 7779) Cask Edition - Rum Barrel
- Distillery
- Benriach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.1%
- Age
- 25 years
- Price
- £387.85
- Tasting notes
- Dried Fruit, Cooked Fruit, Fresh Fruit, Honey, Vanilla
- Description
- Distilled in June 1997 and aged 25 years in a rum barrel, this Benriach (143 bottles, 54.1% ABV) blends Speyside's characteristic sweetness with rich tropical and oak-driven notes from its unconventional cask.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Benriach 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 7779) Cask Edition - Rum Barrel is a 25-year-old single malt from Benriach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 54.1% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and delicately floral character — dried fruit, cooked fruit, fresh fruit, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in June 1997 and aged 25 years in a rum barrel, this Benriach (143 bottles, 54.1% ABV) blends Speyside's characteristic sweetness with rich tropical and oak-driven notes from its unconventional cask.
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