Benriach Gaja Barolo Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old · 1988 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with copper-gold shimmer and a subtle mahogany edge, radiating a warm, inviting glow from sherry-influenced maturation.

Nose

Opulent nose of ripe red fruits—cherry, plum and blackberry—interwoven with Barolo-wine lift. Nebbiolo notes of rose, dried herbs and a touch of tobacco mingle with vanilla-oak spice and a whisper of leather, while cacao adds refined depth. Elegant, wine-kissed and inviting.

Palate

Velvety and concentrated, the palate blooms with dark cherry, blackberry and plum, threaded with sultana sweetness and a kiss of cacao. Espresso depth meets toasted oak, while Barolo-derived tannins provide a sturdier spine. Spices—pink pepper, clove and cinnamon—glide through the rich, warming core, leaving a long, opulent impression on the palate.

Finish

Barolo-finished, the palate is treated to a wine-dark finish: ripe cherry, plum and blackberry drift through velvet tannins, joined by cocoa, almond and a whisper of tobacco. Spice threads through, extending the length into a warm, savoury fade that lingers with elegant, wine-rich complexity.