2012 Benromach, First Fill Bourbon Barrel, Cask #19, Speyside, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (59.8%) (BBR Exclusive)
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Benromach Distillery, Speyside
Benromach Distillery is located on the outskirts of the ancient market town of Forres in Speyside. This small and almost lost distillery produces a range of single malt whiskies that include Benromach Traditional -matured 5 ½ years in Bourbon (80% ) and Sherry casks (20%) and Benromach Organic.
In 1983 Benromach was closed by its then owners United Distillers. In 1993 Gordon & MacPhail, the Elgin-based whisky merchants and bottlers acquired the distillery and completely renovated its facilities.
Speyside Whisky
To some Speyside represents the jewel in whisky’s crown. Speyside is the home of legal whisky production and it’s best known examples. Around the world Glenlivet, Macallan, Glenfiddich, Glenrothes and Glenfarclas typify all that whisky, at it’s best has to offer. At it’s heart running from the Monadhliath mountains north to the sea, is the River Spey. It is the fastest flowing river in Britain, and also well known for its salmon fishing.
Speyside is the principal whisky-producing region: Speyside has within it some forty-six operating distilleries - over half the total number in the entire Scotland.
Speysides are essentially sweet whiskies. They have little peaty character They are typically highly perfumed, feminine and elegant.
The classical nature of Speyside’s malts means that a number of the finest malts are used almost exclusively for blending. It is the top Speysider’s that give good blends their ‘Top Dressing’.
Malts such as Mortlach, Glen Elgin, Strathmill and Benrinnes are rarely found as distillery bottlings, however when individual casks are tracked down by independent bottlers such as our Own Selection Single Malt Whiskies the resultant whisky can be quite wonderful.
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The 2012 Benromach BBR Cask is endearingly handsome on the nose, with sweet vanilla cream and even white chocolate aromas. The palate demonstrates a delicate, deft flick of peat; almost imperceptible, but with just enough presence to enliven and balance the honeyed oak and Malteser flavours. There are sweet tea notes on the finish, alongside custard apples and hints of muscovado sugar. It’s utterly scrumptious with a very tiny splash of water, enjoyed alongside my grandma’s Victoria Sponge cake.
Rob Whitehead, Spirits Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd (Aug 2022)
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