BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 (cask 2588) - Rioja Finish
- Distillery
- Benriach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 44.1%
- Age
- 34 years
- Price
- £899
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Cooked Fruit, Tobacco
- Description
- BenRiach's 1977 vintage aged 34 years before finishing in Rioja wine barrels, marrying rich, biscuity Speyside character with spicy red wine complexity. This rare single cask captures three decades of development crowned by the influence of aged Spanish oak.
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BenRiach 34 Year Old 1977 (cask 2588) - Rioja Finish is a 34-year-old single malt from Benriach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 44.1% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, toasted, cooked fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
BenRiach's 1977 vintage aged 34 years before finishing in Rioja wine barrels, marrying rich, biscuity Speyside character with spicy red wine complexity. This rare single cask captures three decades of development crowned by the influence of aged Spanish oak.
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