
Benrinnes Old Malt Cask 1979 21 Years Single Malt Whisky
Benrinnes 1979 DL
BenrinnesSpeyside · United Kingdom
4 ratings
Bottle Information
- Brand
- Benrinnes
- Age
- 21 years
- ABV
- 50%
- Volume
- 700 ml
- Category
- Single Malt Whisky
- Distillery
- Benrinnes
- Distillation Year
- 03.1979
- Bottling Year
- 04.2000
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Tasting Notes & Reviews
Expert analysis and tasting impressions
Creamy? 🤔 Smoky? Sort of... reminds me of warm toffee 'n vanilla, with a hint of grapes n pear. There's a fresh breeze thru it all, like a youthful dram but with depth. Oaky, smoky, fruity... bit like forest fruits? A touch of big tobacco on the nose. Srsly smooth, surprises with mint n nuttiness. Layers of sweetness, spice, butteriness, warmth. Sweet beetroot? Ginger? Cinnamon? Complex notes of peach, pear, dates. Aroma is mango, peach, ginger spice honey 🍯. Zesty lemon & lime notes. Cinnamon, spice, buttery vanilla, nutmeg, white pepper. Finish has ash, marzipan, almond, burnt sugar. Quite something! 👍
🥃 Nice smoky vibe, with a bit of a kick. Warming spices, kinda gingery. Sweet vanilla notes come through too. Hints of toasted oak, smooth finish. A proper fireside sipper, this one. 💨🔥 Plummy fruitiness lingers. Malty backbone, decent chew. Long, spicy aftertaste – moreish! A solid dram for a chilly evening.
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