BenRiach 16 Year Old - Pre 2015
- Distillery
- Benriach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £120
- Community rating
- 4.60 / 5 (10 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Malt Extract, Sherried, Old Wood
- Description
- This pre-2015 BenRiach 16-year-old Speyside single malt won a Gold Medal at the 2006 International Wine and Spirits Competition and was later named Best Speyside Single Malt at the 2015 World Whiskies Awards. A testament to the distillery's refined, honeyed approach to maturation.
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BenRiach 16 Year Old - Pre 2015 is a 16-year-old single malt from Benriach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Rated 4.6/5 by the community. Expect sweet, oaky and lightly fruity character — honey, malt extract, sherried, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This pre-2015 BenRiach 16-year-old Speyside single malt won a Gold Medal at the 2006 International Wine and Spirits Competition and was later named Best Speyside Single Malt at the 2015 World Whiskies Awards. A testament to the distillery's refined, honeyed approach to maturation.
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