Benrinnes 15 yo Matured in sherry cask 1982/1998 (43%, Signatory, cask #8225) 35cl

The Benrinnes 15 Year Old 1982/1998, matured in a sherry cask (#3225) and bottled by Signatory Vintage at 43% ABV, is a textbook example of old-school Speyside charm with a sherry-forward profile and subtle distillery funk. It’s a cult favorite among connoisseurs who ppreciate waxy depth and vintage texture.

Here’s a full sensory breakdown tailored to your analytical and speculative tasting style:

Tasting Notes: Benrinnes 1982/1998, 15 Year Old (Sherry Cask #3225)

Nose :- Milky and creamy attack, quickly shifting to rich sherry and toasted oakDried orange peel, dark chocolate, and burnt cake. Hints of fresh parsley, leather, and a faint herbal edge. No sulphur—clean and classically sherried

Palate :- Sweet and vinous with a strong sherry presence. Caramel-forward, almost like crème caramel. Notes of toffee, dried fruits, and a touch of green tea. Slightly oily texture with a soft, earthy backbone

Finish :- Long and warming, dominated by caramel, coffee, and dark fruitA whisper of spice and oak tannin lingers. Balanced fade with a touch of minerality

Distilled November 25, 1982, bottled October 14, 1998

Part of Signatory’s Vintage Collection, often released in miniatures and full-size formats

Only 2,450 bottles produced from cask #3225

Benrinnes at this time still practiced partial triple distillation, adding a unique texture and weight