Benrinnes 1979 / Cask #62 / Berry Bros & Rudd Exceptional Cask Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Benrinnes
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1775
- Tasting notes
- Cooked Fruit, Citric, Honey, Vanilla, Old Wood
- Description
- Benrinnes 1979 Cask #62 is a single hogshead aged over four decades and bottled at 42.1% ABV by Berry Bros & Rudd at peak maturation, representing exceptional patience and cask management. Stewed tropical fruit, waxed oranges, and coconut oil on the nose lead to crème brûlée and lemon posset on the finish, with a waxy, glycerin-rich texture throughout. This rare, old Speyside expression suits collectors and those seeking the rewards of extended cask aging in a refined, approachable strength.
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Benrinnes 1979 / Cask #62 / Berry Bros & Rudd Exceptional Cask Speyside Whisky is a from Benrinnes (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect richly sweet, heavily oaked and fruity character — cooked fruit, citric, honey, vanilla. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Benrinnes 1979 Cask #62 is a single hogshead aged over four decades and bottled at 42.1% ABV by Berry Bros & Rudd at peak maturation, representing exceptional patience and cask management. Stewed tropical fruit, waxed oranges, and coconut oil on the nose lead to crème brûlée and lemon posset on the finish, with a waxy, glycerin-rich texture throughout. This rare, old Speyside expression suits collectors and those seeking the rewards of extended cask aging in a refined, approachable strength.
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