Benrinnes – 44 Year Old 1978 Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection #1 Single Refill American Oak Hogshead (2022) (70cl, 55%)

This Speyside single malt from Benrinnes was distilled in 1978 and aged for 44 years in a single refill American oak hogshead. It is bottled at 55% ABV in a 70cl bottle, and 160 bottles were produced. It is part of the first series of Gordon & MacPhail's Private Collection, personally selected by members of the Urquhart family, who have owned the company for four generations. The collection is made up of greatly aged single malts. The nose has baked apple, toasted almonds and citrus zest, with exotic fruit, soft honey and floral notes. On the palate come Seville orange, grapefruit, herbal touches, a hint of pineapple, milk chocolate and charred oak. The finish is full and long, with cocoa powder.