Benromach 2010 Peat Smoke

59,9°

Distillery : Benromach - Speyside

1st Fill Sherry Hogsheads

Original Bottling

Limited Edition

Single Malt

Bottled in 2018

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength

Peated around 34 ppm

Benromach has been producing this vintage Peat Smoke every year since 2007. This batch, which is rather less peaty than the first ones, has the originality of having been aged in sherry casks, and the advantage of being bottled in cask strength. 6,500 bottles were put on sale in 2019. 

Let's Taste It : 

Very rustic peat, reminiscent of burnt hay. The sherry then rises, a rather sweet sherry, with hints of apricot and dried fruits. Thick smoke. Lingonberries. Woody influence. A touch of acidity. With water, the nose becomes fuller. Slightly acidic on the palate, but suave at the same time, with rising spices and a lingering taste of light raspberry. The finish is violent but not too long, spicy and woody. It fades slowly, leaving a shade of white plum.

 

In Short, 

A highly successful expression that will appeal to enthusiasts. On the other hand, it has become hard to find, and a bit overpriced. 

Score : 87

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