Benriach Single Cask #517 Whisky 35 Year Old · 1979 Vintage

Colour

Radiant burnished gold with honey-amber depth and a copper-gold glow.

Nose

Opulent vanilla and caramel from a bourbon cask mingle with honeyed pear and green apple. Warming spices—nutmeg and cinnamon—drift over creamy oak, a bright citrus lift, and a delicate almond. At cask strength, the nose speaks of age and refinement, a polished, lingering sweetness that promises depth.

Palate

Silky and full on the palate, vanilla and toffee mingle with orange zest and peach, supported by honeyed cream and almonds. Subtle ginger and cinnamon weave through the mid-palate, while refined oak lends structure. The finish is long and warming, with dried fruit, cocoa and a final kiss of spice.

Finish

Long and luxurious, the finish opens with bourbon-soaked vanilla, caramel and orange zest, guided by toasted oak. A quiet spice warmth grows, revealing almond and dried fruit notes that linger. The sweetness softens into a satin, velvety fade, leaving a refined, enduring echo of warmth and elegance.