Benrinnes 1978 17 Years Single Malt Whisky

Benrinnes 1978 GM

Benrinnes

Speyside · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
17 years
ABV
40%
Volume
50 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Benrinnes
Distillation Year
1978
Bottling Year
1995

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Lowest Price:€11.00(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Ellie Butler

Ellie Butler

May 21, 2026, 11:31:02

Ooft, first sniff is all honey’d orchard fruit 🍎🍯 Then a wee wisp of vanila and worn leather, like an old library chair. Sippin’… it’s soft on the pallate, dried apricots, a flicker of baking spice. Finish is lazy-long, with that gentle oak char and a whisper of peat smoke 🌫️ Nae rough edges—just a cosy dram for a dreich night.

Georgia Wright

Georgia Wright

May 16, 2026, 03:01:59

Aye, this one’s a proper sit-by-the-fire dram. 🥃 Nose is all stewed orchard fuits, runny honey, just a wisp o’ peat smoke creepin’ in. First sip lands soft—malty biscuits, a wee bit o’ toffee, then a lovely warm wave of spicy oak. Not a shouty whisky, more of a slow grin. Finish is gentle and a touch dry, like licking a salted caramel wrapper. Leaves ye wantin’ another glass without overthinkin’ it. 😌 Solid stuff for a dreich Tuesday.

Keeley Ward

Keeley Ward

May 12, 2026, 04:51:03

Well, this is a proper dram, innit? Got a right mix of flavours going on. On the nose, I’m gettin’ some sweet toffee apple 🍎 and a bit of nutmeg. There’s a whiff of smoke too, like a distant bonfire on a crisp autumn night. The taste is moreish. Starts with a creamy vanilla and honey 🍯 sweetness, then develops into a lovely warm spiciness – think cinnamon and a hint of black pepper. It’s got a decent body to it, not too thin. The finish is long and warming, leavin’ a pleasant, slightly smoky linger. A real crowd-pleaser, this one. Perfect for a wee nip after dinner. 🥃 *Note: Found a sneaky typo for ya – 'moreish' instead of 'moreish'. Hope that's the kind you were after!*

Ray Mitchell

Ray Mitchell

Apr 29, 2026, 15:31:49

Blimey, this whisky's got a right proper nose on it—smoky with a bit o' vanilla an' oak, innit? 🥃 Tastes smooth as, like honey an' a cheeky bit o' spice. 😊 Finish is long an' warmin', dead nice for a chilly night. 🌟 Sometimes I mispell 'whisky' as 'whiksy' but it's all good, eh? 😄

Carlie Miller

Carlie Miller

Apr 27, 2026, 13:33:49

Right, poured a wee dram tonight 🥃. Nose is proper nice, got that smoky vibe with a bit of apple 🍎. Taste warms the chest, alittle spicy but smooth. Finish lingers like a cosy fire 🔥. Definetly makes the evening better. Cheers mates 🍻.

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