AN “extremely rare”, limited edition Scotch malt whisky has been released from Benromach Distillery.
Benromach 1978 is a single cask whisky which has been matured for 40 years in a single refill sherry hogshead cask.
Bottled at 56.3% ABV, the malt, which is limited to 184 bottles, is described as containing notes “of pear and kiwi, with chocolate and spices, and a touch of subtle peat smoke on the finish”.
Benromach 1978 is priced at £1250.