46°
Distillery : Benromach - Speyside
Virgin Oak Barrels
Original Bottling
Limited Edition
Single Malt
Bottled in 2023
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Peated around 12 ppm
To compare with the Air Dried Oak, aged in air-dried casks for three years, they have released this Kilm Dried Oak, distilled at the same time as the previous one, of the same age, but aged in air-dried casks for just two years before being heated in a kiln. We don't know how many bottles were produced. This is typical of the Contrasts range, which was launched three years ago: it's all about experimenting.
Let's Taste It :
Very honeyed and woody, with gingerbread, shortbread biscuits and smoked tea. The fruits are present but a bit hidden, with a fine, sweet smoke. Soft caramel, warm butter, bread just out of the oven. Some dried fruits, raisins, apricots. Nougat and braised vanilla. A bit light on the palate, with some cereals, but lacking a little in flavour, it's ethereal and floral. Nice, syrupy spices. The finish is quite long and rich, with coffee grounds, tobacco, heather, chicory and dark chocolate.
In Short,
I preferred this one, which was warmer, more woody and honeyed, and more expressive on the nose. On the other hand, the palate seemed lighter to me. But to each his own, Ruben preferred the Air Dried Oak, for example. As for the price, it's just as expensive as the other one, but this time it's a bargain in my opinion.
Score : 87
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Daniel Caesar - Best Part
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