Benriach Unveils 1966 Cask Aged 50 Years
Benriach Distillery has announced its oldest and rarest expression to date: Benriach 1966 Cask Aged 50 Years.
First filled with unpeated Benriach spirit on September 21st, 1966, Bourbon cask 2383 was handpicked by Master Blender Rachel Barrie to become the first Benriach to be bottled at 50 years old.
Benriach 1966 Cask Aged 50 Years is described as having aromas of “perfectly honed oak, chestnut, maraschino cherry, and gentle acacia honey, interwoven with seductive truffle, narcissus, and refined musk.” The palate exhibits notes of “sublime honeyed dates and delicate oak spices, in harmony with the lingering finesse of apple, pear, and traces of grapefruit.”
Benriach 1966 Cask Aged 50 Years is bottled in a bespoke crystal decanter, made in Scotland by Glasstorm. Each decanter is presented in a display box made by master craftsman John Galvin, its design inspired by the colorful array of eclectic casks which fill Benriach’s warehouses.
Benriach 1996 Cask Aged 50 years is limited to 37 bottles (estimated) and carries a UK recommended retail price of £25,000. It launches in Asia in May 2024, followed by a global roll out from June-October.
Source: Benriach.