Benriach 26 Year Old 1985 Peated Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
- Distillery
- Benriach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.7%
- Age
- 26 years
- Price
- £113.8
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Smokey, Cooked Fruit, Honey, Old Wood
- Description
- Distilled in 1985 from peated malt and finished in a Pedro Ximénez sherry cask, this 26-year-old Benriach bridges smoke and sweetness at natural cask strength. The combination creates compelling contrast between peat's mineral character and the dessert wine's rich, spiced fruit.
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Benriach 26 Year Old 1985 Peated Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is a 26-year-old single malt from Benriach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 48.7% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and fruity character — sherried, smokey, cooked fruit, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Distilled in 1985 from peated malt and finished in a Pedro Ximénez sherry cask, this 26-year-old Benriach bridges smoke and sweetness at natural cask strength. The combination creates compelling contrast between peat's mineral character and the dessert wine's rich, spiced fruit.
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