{"product_id":"benriach-30-year-old-warehouse-collection-spirit-drink-a-d-rattray","title":"BenRiach 30 Year Old - Warehouse Collection - Spirit Drink A.D Rattray","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 30 year old BenRiach is bottled as a Spirit Drink rather than Scotch whisky, as the ABV has naturally dropped below 40% over time (37.1% ABV). Long-aged casks like this can be fascinating: you still get the depth and maturity of extended ageing, but with a softer, more delicate profile due to the lower strength. The bottling also carries an interesting independent-bottler link, with A.D. Rattray (re-established in 2002) headed by Stanley Walker Morrison, grandson of Stanley P. Morrison, the former owner of Bowmore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Distillery: BenRiach\u003cbr\u003e- Region: Speyside, Scotland\u003cbr\u003e- Type: Spirit Drink (ABV below 40%, so not classified as Scotch Whisky)\u003cbr\u003e- Age: 30 Year Old\u003cbr\u003e- ABV: 37.1%\u003cbr\u003e- Bottle Size: 70cl\u003cbr\u003e- Number of Bottles: 1\u003cbr\u003e- Distillery Status: Operational\u003cbr\u003e- Country of Origin: Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNose: Soft and mature — gentle orchard fruit, light honeyed notes, and polished oak with a delicate, mellow character. \u003cbr\u003ePalate: Smooth and subtle — mellow sweetness, soft spice, and rounded oak, with a more restrained intensity due to the lower ABV. \u003cbr\u003eFinish: Medium, gently drying, with lingering mature oak and soft fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Bottle Is Worth Bidding On\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- A genuine long-aged curiosity: 30 years in cask with natural strength reduction below 40%, making it a Spirit Drink and a talking-point bottle for collectors.\u003cbr\u003e- BenRiach’s reputation for characterful spirit and interesting releases makes mature examples especially appealing when they appear.\u003cbr\u003e- The A.D. Rattray connection adds extra interest for enthusiasts of independent bottling history and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \/ Notes for Buyers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease check photos for fill level, label condition, and capsule integrity, as older bottles can vary significantly depending on storage. If you can confirm whether it includes the original box\/packaging and note any visible wear (scuffs, label lifting, staining, or capsule issues), I’ll tailor this section to match your usual house wording.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskys Auction","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54143377899857,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/4028\/1681\/files\/IMG-6285.jpg?v=1782489168","url":"https:\/\/whiskysauction.co.uk\/products\/benriach-30-year-old-warehouse-collection-spirit-drink-a-d-rattray","provider":"Whiskys Auction","version":"1.0","type":"link"}