| Distillery | Hunter Laing |
| Region | Speyside |
| Strength | 57.4% |
| Size | 700ml |
| Aged | 25Yo |
| Vintage | 1998 |
| Bottled | 2023 |
Old & Rare Benriach 25 Years Old 1998 is an ultra-aged limited independent Speyside single malt from Hunter Laing’s prestigious Old & Rare series, distilled in 1998 and matured for 25 years, bottled at potent cask strength 57.4% ABV in a standard 700ml bottle. Long slow oak maturation delivers Benriach’s signature multi-layered profile blending fruit, spice and gentle smoky undertones. The nose unfolds with concentrated dried apricot, dark raisin, baked ginger spice, subtle smoldering peat and polished aged nutty oak aromas. On the palate, opulent jammy fruit sweetness balances soft earthy smoke, complex baking spice and powerful high-proof heat, supported by well-mellowed mature oak tannins. The finish stretches extraordinarily long with lingering dried stone fruit, faint wood smoke and warm caramelised oak notes. A highly collectible rare vintage release, it rewards neat sipping or delicate water dilution to unlock its full depth of aged complexity.
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