Benrinnes Cadenhead's Single Malt Scotch Whisky Miniature 18 Year Old · 1971 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with copper-gold depth and a warm ruby glow.

Nose

Sherried depths unfold with dark fruits—prune, fig and raisin—brightened by orange zest and cocoa. Vanilla, spice and toasted oak weave a rich tapestry, with a touch of tobacco and almond. At 55% ABV the aroma is vibrant and concentrated, hinting at chocolate-dusted cherries and cacao nibs, a warm, luxurious sweetness that lingers on the senses.

Palate

Luxuriously full-bodied, this Benrinnes glides across the palate with a warming, high-proof presence. Dried fruits, toffee, and dark chocolate mingle with cinnamon and clove, while a sherry-tinged sweetness lingers alongside polished oak and subtle spice on the finish.

Finish

Long, warm finish. Dark fruit and fig linger, wrapped in rich sherry sweetness. Spices - cinnamon and clove - reappear with cocoa, toasted oak, and a subtle tobacco echo, fading to a velvety afterglow.