Benriach Single Cask #8687 Whisky 15 Year Old · 1999 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with copper-gold highlights and mahogany undertones, a warm, sherried glow that glints as light passes through.

Nose

Opulent sherry-cask nose with warmth and depth. Rich dried fruits—raisin, fig, prune—blend with orange zest and toffee, while dark chocolate and cocoa nibs emerge. Toasted almond and walnut add complexity, reinforced by baking spices—clove, cinnamon, nutmeg. A trace of polished oak and a whisper of smoke completes an inviting, cask-strength bouquet.

Palate

Opulent and warm on the palate, this BenRiach sherry-cask delivers a dense, fruit-forward core: dark plum, fig and raisin mingle with toasted almond, cocoa and orange zest. A kiss of ginger and cinnamon threads through leather and black tea, while a rich, resinous sweetness coats the mouth. At 56.1% ABV, the finish lingers with spice, clove and cherry wood caramel.

Finish

Opulent, long finish drenched in sherry influence: dark fig, raisin and plum fruit layered with cocoa, toffee and roasted almond. Spices—cinnamon, clove, nutmeg—circumnavigate the palate as the oak lends a velvety, warming glow, with orange zest and a touch of bitter chocolate lingering.