1968 Benriach Single Cask #2711 36 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
Speyside, Highlands,
SCOTLAND
$1999. 00
Bottle
$23988.00 Dozen
ABV: 46%
A very rare Benriach, distilled in 1968 and drawn from a Sherry butt that yielded just over 150 bottles. This is also non chill filtered.
Note: Some markings to the outer canister. Other reviews... Colour: pale amber. Nose: wow, very aromatic! Starts on some bold notes of tropical fruits, together with lots of menthol and eucalyptus. Lost of oomph for such an old baby! It’s even quite hard to break it… Ah yes, lots of flowers from the fields now… The aromatic storm calms down then, and lots of other, tinier smells do arise: fruits (oranges, mangos, pineapples, lychees), resinous/minty (eucalyptus again, pine needles, fresh mint leaves), flowers (dandelions, buttercups) and finally a bold, almost muscular woody structure that keeps the whole together. A beautiful balance and lots of vitality considering its age. Very compact and ‘wide’ at the same time. Mouth: ah yes, it’s beautiful. Somewhere a synthesis of an old Lochside, and old Bowmore and an old Clynelish (no less). An avalanche of tropical fruits (quite some banana, pineapple, mango, passion fruit, very bold notes of dried longans). Lots of oomph indeed and no sign of tiredness, even if it’s not monstrously complex. Ah, yes, also some pink grapefruit and a little ginger, white pepper and clove. Really beautiful, an excellent surprise with a long finish on orange zests and hot caramel. Delicious!
92 points - Serge Valentin - www.whiskyfun.com
Note: Some markings to the outer canister. Other reviews... Colour: pale amber. Nose: wow, very aromatic! Starts on some bold notes of tropical fruits, together with lots of menthol and eucalyptus. Lost of oomph for such an old baby! It’s even quite hard to break it… Ah yes, lots of flowers from the fields now… The aromatic storm calms down then, and lots of other, tinier smells do arise: fruits (oranges, mangos, pineapples, lychees), resinous/minty (eucalyptus again, pine needles, fresh mint leaves), flowers (dandelions, buttercups) and finally a bold, almost muscular woody structure that keeps the whole together. A beautiful balance and lots of vitality considering its age. Very compact and ‘wide’ at the same time. Mouth: ah yes, it’s beautiful. Somewhere a synthesis of an old Lochside, and old Bowmore and an old Clynelish (no less). An avalanche of tropical fruits (quite some banana, pineapple, mango, passion fruit, very bold notes of dried longans). Lots of oomph indeed and no sign of tiredness, even if it’s not monstrously complex. Ah, yes, also some pink grapefruit and a little ginger, white pepper and clove. Really beautiful, an excellent surprise with a long finish on orange zests and hot caramel. Delicious!
92 points - Serge Valentin - www.whiskyfun.com