Benriach Oloroso Sherry Single Cask #5043 Whisky 16 Year Old · 1999 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber-gold with copper-bronze highlights and a rich mahogany undertone.

Nose

Rich oloroso perfume floods the glass, with ripe fig and raisin mingling with orange zest, toffee, and warm spice. Dark chocolate and espresso deepen the bouquet, while toasted oak and a whisper of leather lend vintage elegance to this sherry-kissed aroma.

Palate

Opulent, full-bodied palate with a velvety, sherried richness from the Oloroso cask. Dried fruit notes of raisin, fig and date weave with toasted almond and walnut, caramel-toffee sweetness, and dark chocolate. Spices - cinnamon, nutmeg, clove - rise over warm oak. Long, luxurious finish; a bold, peppery fade keeps the sweetness in balance.

Finish

Opulent, long finish from the Oloroso sherry cask: plush raisin and fig sweetness, toasted almond and cocoa, with subtle orange zest. Dark fruit lingers under a warming kiss of spice and oak, fading to a refined, enduring aftertaste.