Benriach Connoisseurs Choice Single Malt Scotch Whisky 15 Year Old · 1997 Vintage

Colour

Deep, sunlit amber with coppery-bronze glints and a mahogany edge, a warm, sherried glow that hints at richness and time.

Nose

Opulent sherry scents envelop the nose, with dark raisin, fig and date deepened by orange zest and apricot. Caramelized toffee and cocoa nibs weave through vanilla and toasted oak, while cinnamon and clove lend a gentle spice. A refined, fruit-forward aroma that suggests richness to come.

Palate

Silky, full-bodied and sherried on the palate. Rich dried fruits—raisin, fig and date—meet dark chocolate, orange zest and roasted coffee, all wrapped in velvet oak. Spices emerge: cinnamon, clove and nutmeg, balanced by warm sweetness. A long, mellifluous finish with lingering fruit, cocoa and a touch of toast.

Finish

Long, velvety finish that lingers with dark fruit, orange zest, and fig, unfolding into cocoa, gentle spice, and soft oak, with a subtle sherry-rich sweetness lingering into a warm, refined fade.