BenRiach 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 85089)
- Distillery
- Benriach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 59.5%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £95.52
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract, Toasted, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- BenRiach's 1997 distillation, a single cask bottling from June 1997 to September 2015, matured in a bourbon barrel and was released at a natural 59.5% ABV with just 167 bottles. The 18-year maturation in bourbon cask develops the Speyside malt's characteristic orchard fruit and vanilla, concentrated by the high alcohol and limited outturn. This single-cask release suits experienced whisky drinkers seeking the singular character only one barrel can provide.
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✦ Neatly Summary
BenRiach 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 85089) is a 18-year-old single malt from Benriach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 59.5% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — vanilla, honey, malt extract, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
BenRiach's 1997 distillation, a single cask bottling from June 1997 to September 2015, matured in a bourbon barrel and was released at a natural 59.5% ABV with just 167 bottles. The 18-year maturation in bourbon cask develops the Speyside malt's characteristic orchard fruit and vanilla, concentrated by the high alcohol and limited outturn. This single-cask release suits experienced whisky drinkers seeking the singular character only one barrel can provide.
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