Name: Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated
Brand: Benriach
Price: 190.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated taste like?

Accepted Answer

Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated is characterised by Smokey, Toasted, Old Wood notes. A peated Benriach aged 22 years in bourbon, distilled in July 1994 and bottled at cask strength in November 2016 as a UK exclusive. This 271-bottle release demonstrates Benriach's versatility beyond its Speyside unpeated style, offering complexity from two decades of maturation.

Question 2

Is Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated is intensely smoky and peaty, scoring 80/100 on the smoke scale. Expect heavy peat, bonfires, and medicinal notes.

Question 3

Is Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated sweet?

Accepted Answer

Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated is not particularly sweet (30/100). It leans dry and savoury.

Question 4

Is Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated is a challenging dram with intense peat smoke and high ABV (52.7%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated costs £190 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 52.7% ABV, Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated?

Accepted Answer

Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated pairs well with smoked salmon, oysters, dark chocolate, aged cheddar, and chargrilled meats. The smoky, peaty character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the complex peat smoke and full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated?

Accepted Answer

Serve Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated similar to Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated and Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s share a similar flavour profile (Toasted) and are in a similar price range. Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s costs £240 vs £190 for Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated.

Question 11

Is Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated similar to Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated and Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) share a similar flavour profile (Old Wood) and are in a similar price range. Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) costs £163.35 vs £190 for Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated.

Question 12

How does Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated compare to Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)?

Accepted Answer

Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated and Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength) are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Benriach 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 2859) - Peated is bold and smoky, while Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength) is known for Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Dried Fruit notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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