BenRiach 29 Year Old 1986 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
- Distillery
- Benriach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50.1%
- Age
- 29 years
- Price
- £139.7
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Honey, Toasted, Malt Extract, Nutty
- Description
- BenRiach's 1986 distillate was bottled in 2015 after 29 years of maturation, released as part of WM Cadenhead's Small Batch range with 360 bottles produced. Distilled the year after the distillery expanded from two to four stills, this Speyside single malt represents a transitional moment in the distillery's history.
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BenRiach 29 Year Old 1986 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is a 29-year-old single malt from Benriach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 50.1% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and gentle spice character — old wood, honey, toasted, malt extract. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
BenRiach's 1986 distillate was bottled in 2015 after 29 years of maturation, released as part of WM Cadenhead's Small Batch range with 360 bottles produced. Distilled the year after the distillery expanded from two to four stills, this Speyside single malt represents a transitional moment in the distillery's history.
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