1999Benriach Pedro Ximenez Sherry Finish 15 Year Old 55.4% Abv

Here’s a rich and layered tasting profile for the 1999 Benriach Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish 15 Year Old (Cask #9150, 55.4% ABV)—a Speyside single malt that showcases the opulence of PX sherry against Benriach’s fruity spirit:

Distilled: 1999

Bottled: 2014

Age: 15 Years

Cask Type: Pedro Ximénez Sherry Puncheon (Cask #9150)

ABV: 55.4%

Outturn: 694 bottles

Bottled for: UK Exclusive

Non-chill filtered & natural colour

Nose :- Immediate Sweetness: Honey, sultanas, and brown sugar. Sherry Depth: A flood of Pedro Ximénez richness—dark chocolate, dried figs, and molasses. Fruity Lift: Fresh papaya and rosehips add brightness .Herbal Touch: Eucalyptus and subtle spice round out the nose.

Palate :- Creamy Texture: Silky mouthfeel with honeyed sweetness. Sherry Integration: Rich PX notes—dates, raisins, and treacle—interwoven with oak and spice. Bittersweet Balance: Rye-like spice, hints of sour cherry, and a touch of tannic grip. Floral & Herbal: Rosehips and eucalyptus reappear, adding complexity.

Finish :- Medium-Long: Lingering sherry warmth with echoes of sultanas and dark chocolate. A gentle sourness (like tamarind or balsamic) balances the sweetness. Drying oak and spice close the experience.