The BenRiach 1985 Single Cask Bottling Batch 16 is a remarkable 33-year-old Speyside single malt whisky, distilled in September 1985 and bottled in 2019. Distilled at the BenRiach Distillery, this exquisite whisky was matured in a single virgin oak hogshead, leading to a vibrant and peated character that showcases the distillery's craftsmanship. With a limited release of only 229 bottles, this expression boasts a natural strength of 48.1% ABV and is presented in a 700ml bottle.
The nose of this whisky is beguilingly sweet and smoky, with enticing notes of caramel, oak-spiced orange, smoked mango, and lemon peel. Upon tasting, the palate is met with sweet lemon bursts, honey, and grapefruit, which seamlessly give way to an array of tropical flavors, such as guava, passion fruit, and lemongrass. Aromas of salted caramel, oak-spiced orange, and cooked fruits further enhance the experience, while the palate is rich with tropical notes, honey, and lemongrass. This BenRiach single malt is a testament to the distillery's dedication to producing high-quality whiskies, offering a unique and exceptional tasting experience.
This whisky is unique due to its maturation in a single virgin oak hogshead for 33 years, which imparts a distinctive vibrant and peated character. Additionally, it is a limited release with only 229 bottles available, making it a rare and collectible item.
The key flavor notes include sweet lemon bursts, honey, grapefruit, guava, passion fruit, lemongrass, salted caramel, oak-spiced orange, and smoked mango.
The BenRiach 1985 Single Cask Bottling Batch 16 has a natural strength of 48.1% ABV.
The BenRiach 1985 Single Cask Bottling Batch 16 Virgin Oak Hogshead #7214 is a stunning whisky that exemplifies the artistry of the BenRiach Distillery. The intricate balance of sweet and smoky aromas, coupled with the tropical fruit explosion on the palate, creates a truly unique and delightful tasting experience. Given its limited release, this whisky is a treasure for any connoisseur or collector.
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