Benriach Unveils Oldest and Rarest Expression – The 1966 Cask Aged 50 Years
Benriach Distillery, famend for its wealthy, creative, and multi-layered Speyside whiskies, broadcasts its oldest and most unique expression so far: the Benriach 1966 Cask Aged 50 Years.
Crafted from a single distinctive cask by Grasp Blender Rachel Barrie, this extraordinary whisky is proscribed to only 37 valuable bottles. The Benriach 1966 Cask Aged 50 Years epitomises the distillery’s signature fruit-laden model, showcasing unrivalled complexity and opulent refinement.
A Journey Half a Century within the Making
The journey of this whisky started on September 21, 1966, when Bourbon cask 2383 was first full of unpeated Benriach spirit. Handpicked for its beautiful character, this cask was destined to turn out to be the oldest remaining classic and rarest instance of Benriach. After many years of maturation in Benriach’s Speyside warehouses, it has emerged as the primary Benriach to be bottled at fifty years previous.
A Presentation of Magnificence and Craftsmanship
The Benriach 1966 Cask Aged 50 Years is housed in a bespoke crystal decanter, crafted in Scotland by Glasstorm. Every decanter is introduced in a custom-made field by grasp craftsman John Galvin. The design of the presentation field is impressed by the colorful array of eclectic casks that fill Benriach’s warehouses, the place this expression has been nurtured for the final half-century.
Tasting Notes
- Color: Rouge chestnut gold.
- Nostril: Completely honed oak leads with chestnut, maraschino cherry, and delicate acacia honey, interwoven with seductive truffle, narcissus, and refined musk.
- Palate: Sip fifty years of luxurious refinement, with elegant honeyed dates and delicate oak spices, in concord with the lingering finesse of apple, pear, and traces of grapefruit.
Availability
Priced at £25,000, this distinctive whisky displays unparalleled craftsmanship and rarity. It’s going to launch in Asia in Might 2024, with a world rollout throughout choose markets from June to October.
