Benromach 21 yo

 

 

 

43°

Distillery : Benromach - Speyside

1st Fill Bourbon & Sherry Casks

Original Bottling 

Core Range 

Single Malt 

Launched in 2020

Uncoloured

Peated around 12 ppm

 

 

 

A first 21yo was launched in 2005, but as the distillery was closed from 1983 to 1998, it was not designed to last long. So we had to wait until 2020 for a new edition of this 21 yo, this time completely different of course. Produced exclusively in first-fill casks, and without colouring, however it is not known whether it is chill-filtered or not.

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

Exceptionally creamy and honeyed. This is authentic Benromach character, with notes of vanilla custard, whipped cream, cinnamon leaf and nutmeg. Baked oranges, grapefruit and a grain of gooseberry. The smoke is barely perceptible. On the palate, candied vanilla, lemon zest, very well balanced. Yellow fruits, very discreet spices. The finish is long and well mastered, with hints of cereals, rye and wheat, dried fruits, dates and apricots. Fresh fig, sandy earth.

 

In Short, 

Excellent work, but not earth-shattering either. It's pretty much what you'd expect. I'd like to say it's genius, but it's not. On the other hand, the price is rather attractive for such an age, so you might give in to temptation if you're a fan of the distillery.

Score : 88

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping :

 

                                           Michael Locke - Cost of Lovin'