Benriach 42 Year Old / Director's Special Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Benriach
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1500
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Vanilla, Honey, Sherried, Citric
- Description
- This single-cask 42-year-old, bottled by Elixir Distillers to mark The Whisky Exchange's 2018 Old & Rare show, carries tropical fruit, sweet spice, mint, and vanilla cream in measured proportion. Four decades have smoothed the spirit into a delicate, dessert-like profile at 41% ABV. A rare, mature Speyside for those seeking elegance over intensity.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Benriach 42 Year Old / Director's Special Speyside Whisky is a from Benriach (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and light oak character — fresh fruit, vanilla, honey, sherried. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This single-cask 42-year-old, bottled by Elixir Distillers to mark The Whisky Exchange's 2018 Old & Rare show, carries tropical fruit, sweet spice, mint, and vanilla cream in measured proportion. Four decades have smoothed the spirit into a delicate, dessert-like profile at 41% ABV. A rare, mature Speyside for those seeking elegance over intensity.
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