Benriach Single Cask #1031 Whisky 36 Year Old · 1977 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery highlights and mahogany undertones.

Nose

Rich sherry aromas envelop dark plum and raisin with orange zest and fig, framed by treacle and vanilla toffee. Toasted almond and polished oak provide structure, while cinnamon, nutmeg and clove lift the bouquet. Leather and cocoa deepen the finish, delivering a luxurious, aged sweetness with a subtly oxidative edge.

Palate

Opulent and full-bodied, the palate opens with rich sherry notes of fig, plum, treacle, and orange zest. Dried fruit lingers beside dark chocolate, while cinnamon and clove weave through a velvety, slightly oily mouthfeel. Toasted oak and espresso provide structure as warmth builds. The finish is long and refined, echoing fruit, spice, and a polished, oak-kissed sweetness.

Finish

Silky and enduring, the finish unfurls with orange zest, fig and raisin sweetness, and cocoa-kissed oak. Spices linger—cinnamon, clove—giving a warm, contemplative dryness that slowly fades to sherry-fruited, polished tannins.