{"id":11278,"date":"2025-02-19T00:20:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T17:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/?post_type=product&p=11278"},"modified":"2025-11-15T17:23:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T10:23:46","slug":"wh-benri-003-the-benriach-20-years-old","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wh-benri-003-the-benriach-20-years-old\/","title":{"rendered":"WH-BENRI-003 The Benriach 20 years old"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83e\udd43 BenRiach 20 Years Old<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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\ud83e\udde9 Features & Details<\/h2>\n
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    Brand \/ Expression:<\/strong> BenRiach \u2013 20 Years Old<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Type:<\/strong> Single Malt Scotch Whisky<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Region \/ Origin:<\/strong> Speyside, Scotland<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    ABV:<\/strong> 43% (for the core 20 YO)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Bottle Size:<\/strong> 70 cl \/ 700 ml<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Maturation \/ Cask Details:<\/strong> Oak (cask details vary; there are single cask versions)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Status:<\/strong> Produced both as a core aged expression and in limited \/ single-cask variants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \ud83d\udc43 Tasting Notes<\/h2>\n
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      Nose:<\/strong> Pear, apple, light fruit, some honey, and soft floral or vanilla notes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Palate:<\/strong> Rich malt, caramel or toffee, subtle wood spice, dried fruit, and toasted oak<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Finish:<\/strong> Medium to long; oak tannins, light bitterness, and a gentle fruity or spicy tail<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      \u2b50 Independent Review Highlights<\/h2>\n
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        Some single-cask 20\u2011year BenRiach are bottled at high strength (e.g., 56.7% for a 1996 Bourbon single cask)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        A vintage 1994\u201120 YO bottling is noted for its burgundy hogshead maturation and complex wood and fruit character<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        On forums, the 20\u2011year core expression is described as non-chill filtered, natural colour, and well\u2011balanced between fruit and oak<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        \ud83c\udf81 Presentation & Collectibility<\/h2>\n
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          Ideal For:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            Whisky collectors who appreciate mature Speyside malts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            People looking for a refined, aged single malt without heavy peatiness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            A gift or display-worthy bottle due to its age and complexity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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            Serving Suggestion:<\/strong>
            Serve neat in a Glencairn or tulip glass. Let it sit briefly to open up the oak and fruit notes; a few drops of water can help soften tannins.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Collectible Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              Single cask \/ limited editions (especially from the 1990s) are more collectible than the standard aged 20 YO<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Important factors for value: fill level, cork, labelling, and cask vintage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Good investment piece for high\u2011age Speyside whisky enthusiasts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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