Benrinnes Cadenhead's Authentic Collection Single Malt Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old · 1988 Vintage

Colour

Deep burnished amber with coppery highlights and mahogany depths.

Nose

Sherry-drenched nose with ripe raisin and fig, bright orange zest and dark chocolate. Hints of toffee, honeyed oak and vanilla drift in, while cinnamon and clove spice add warmth. A touch of almond and leather completes a rich, sumptuous aroma, hinting at long maturation in sherry casks.

Palate

Opulent and velvety on the palate, this Benrinnes reveals a lush sherry lift—ripe figs, dark cherries, burnt sugar and cocoa. Cinnamon and clove spice the mid-palate, while a warming 53% ABV adds a syrupy heft. Fruit and nuttiness linger into a long finish framed by polished oak and a whisper of tobacco.

Finish

An enduring, opulent finish where sherry richness lingers: raisin, fig and dark chocolate melt into espresso, while spice—cinnamon and clove—sparks warmth against toasted oak. The velvety fade coats the mouth, leaving a long, resinous glow.