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BenRiach 1985 Single Cask Bottling Batch 16 Virgin Oak Hogshead #7214 48.1% 700ml
BenRiach 1985 Single Cask Bottling Batch 16 Virgin Oak Hogshead #7214 48.1% 700ml

BenRiach 1985 Single Cask Bottling Batch 16 Virgin Oak Hogshead #7214 48.1% 700ml

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BenRiach 1985 Single Cask Bottling Batch 16 Virgin Oak Hogshead #7214 48.1% 700ml information

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.

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  • What makes the BenRiach 1985 Single Cask Bottling Batch 16 unique?

    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.

  • What are the key flavor notes of this whisky?

    The key flavor notes include sweet lemon bursts, honey, grapefruit, guava, passion fruit, lemongrass, salted caramel, oak-spiced orange, and smoked mango.

  • What is the alcohol strength of this whisky?

    The BenRiach 1985 Single Cask Bottling Batch 16 has a natural strength of 48.1% ABV.

Tasting Notes

  • Aroma: Vanilla, lemongrass, oak, honey, mango, caramel, oak-spiced orange, smoked mango, lemon peel
  • Taste: Salted caramel, orange, grapefruit, passion fruit, mango, honey, spicy, sweet lemon bursts, guava, lemongrass
  • Finish: Honey, lemongrass, oak, spicy
  • Overall: The BenRiach 1985 Single Cask Bottling Batch 16 offers a complex and multifaceted taste profile, featuring a harmonious blend of sweet and spicy notes alongside vibrant hints of tropical fruits and oak spice, culminating in a long-lasting and memorable finish.

Reviewer's Opinion

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.

Category
Whisky
Distillery
Alc. Volume
48.1 %
Size
700 ml
Bottled Year
2019
Year
1985
Age
33 years
Total Bottles
229

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