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Benrinnes 1978 17 Years Single Malt Whisky

Benrinnes 1978 GM

Benrinnes

Speyside · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
17 years
ABV
40%
Volume
50 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Benrinnes
Distillation Year
1978
Bottling Year
1995

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Lowest Price:£399.00(2026-04-22)

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Benrinnes Distillery is situated at the foot of Ben Rinnes mountain, a renowned natural landmark in southern Speyside. At its 840-meter summit, visitors can enjoy panoramic views across eight Scottish counties. The distillery takes its name from this mountain and shares its water source—drawn from mountain wells—with four neighboring distilleries: Aberlour, Allt-a-Bhainne, Dailuaine, and Glenfarclas. The first Benrinnes distillery was established in 1826, though no traces remain today; it stood only a few kilometers from the current site. The present distillery was constructed in the 1950s. In autumn 2012, Benrinnes underwent a major modernization, including full automation of the distillation process and construction of a new control room. The facility features an 8.5-ton semi-lauter mash tun, eight Oregon pine washbacks with fermentation times of 65-100 hours, two wash stills, and four spirit stills. From 1966 until recently, Benrinnes practiced partial triple distillation, a process now discontinued in favor of a configuration using one wash still paired with two spirit stills. The distillery employs cast iron worm tub condensers, which impart a subtle sulfurous character to the new make spirit. With wide cut points ranging from 73% to 58% ABV, Benrinnes produces a robust, meaty new make. Production operates on two alternating schedules: a seven-day week yielding 21 mashes, or a five-day week yielding 15 mashes. The majority of Benrinnes' output supplies blended Scotch whiskies including J&B, Johnnie Walker, and Crawford's 3 Star. The sole official bottling is the 15-year-old Flora & Fauna expression. Limited releases include a 1996 vintage from the Manager's Choice series (2010) and a 21-year-old, 57% ABV special release in autumn 2014.
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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2292

Whiskyspace Notes 2292

Jul 4, 2026, 22:48:34

Just had a nip of this dram, and it’s like sipping Earl Grey forgotten in the teapot—subtle, a bit faded, but still something about it. The floral jellies and chamomile give it a delicate charm, while that slightly overripe clementine lingers, sweet and mellow. Oddly reminds me of Japanese red bean paste, soft and earthy. Colours have faded a little over time, but there’s a wild rose note hiding in there, very light on the tongue. Finish’s short, though, and I’m left with a stale herbal tea whisper. Nice to sip slow, but not sure it’s got the legs for much more than that. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 2004

Whiskyspace Notes 2004

Jun 25, 2026, 04:03:54

Right, so this one's a pale gold in the glass, very light and delicate. 😊 It's got that charm of an old and lovely painting, with colours faded a little over time. I'm picking up chamomile and wild rose, like faded flowers, and herbal infusions – think mint tea and Earl Grey that's been forgotten in the teapot. There's a stale herbal tea note, and hints of Japanese red bean paste and floral jellies. A bit of mead and slightly overripe clementine in there too. The finish is quite short, but it's pleasant. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1944

Whiskyspace Notes 1944

Jun 24, 2026, 05:55:44

刚喝一口,这威士忌的颜色淡金,像褪色的老画 🎨 闻起来是甘菊和野玫瑰的花香,细腻得让人联想到蜂蜜酒和薄荷茶 🍯 但余味有点短,甚至有点 unnerving,像稍过熟的克莱门氏小柑橘 口感里有花香果冻和日式红豆沙的甜味,草药浸泡液的感觉 整体有种 charm,就像一杯陈旧的草药茶,色彩随时间褪色了

Whiskyspace Notes 1349

Whiskyspace Notes 1349

Jun 2, 2026, 20:37:55

Hmm, this one's very light on the palate, like watered-down honey. I get this weirdly specific note of a slightly overripe clementine, the kind that's been in the fruit bowl a bit too long. 🍊 The colour is a pale gold, honestly, it looks like the colours have faded a little over time. It makes me think of an old and lovely painting left in the sun. There's a definite charm there. The nose has wild rose and something like floral jellies, but it's mixed with a bit of a stale herbal tea note... like faded flowers left in a vase. It's delicate, maybe a bit too delicate for me? The finish is surprisingly short, and there's this one note that's a tiny bit unnerving – strangely similar to the taste of Japanese red bean paste, but in a whisky. Odd, but not off-putting. Just... curious. 🤔

Jackson Harris

Jackson Harris

May 26, 2026, 06:24:43

Pale gold in the glass, quite delicate really. Smells a bit like an old lovely painting, mint tea, and Earl Grey left too long in the pot. There’s a wee touch of overripe clementine and mead 🍊 Herbal, soft, slightly odd in a charming but faintly unnerving way. Finish is short, but nice enough.

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