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Benriach 30 50% bottled 2006

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Reviewed 01 January 2026 ·View daily archive

Region: Speyside
Bottling type: Official Bottling
ABV: 50%

Bottle record

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Illustrative image · Illustrative client photo: BenRiach 30 years, 50%, with glass; the reviewed 2006 bottling is unverified. Bottle top cut off in the original. — Illustrative imagePrimary image · Illustrative client photo: BenRiach 30 years, 50%, with glass; the reviewed 2006 bottling is unverified. Bottle top cut off in the original.

In the glass

Tasting Notes

1 Amber Room Review

Nose

Fruity, berries, dark chocolates, sweet, slightly tropical

Body

Rich, sweet fresh fruits, honey, light spice, wood-driven

Finish

Warm, creamy, slightly spicy finish

Other perspectives

External Review Links

Whiskyfun — Serge Valentin

Retrieved 05 October 2026

Whiskyfun finds mint, nuts, oak and tea. The palate brings eucalyptus, juniper, bitter citrus and wood-driven dryness. Serge finds the finish greener and drying, awarding 84 points.

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