2002 Benromach Finished in Sassicaia Wine Casks

Benromach 2002/2009 'Sassicaia Finish' (45%, OB)

Here are the detailed tasting notes for the Benromach Sassicaia Wood Finish, a Speyside single malt that’s been finished in prestigious Italian wine casks:

Distillery: Benromach, Speyside

ABV: 45%

Cask Type: First-fill bourbon barrels, finished in Sassicaia wine casks from Bolgheri, Tuscany

Style: Fruity, lightly smoky, with wine-driven elegance

Series: Wood Finish Collection

Nose :- Spiced and stewed fruits — rich notes of plum, blackberry, and raspberry. Buttery pastries, orange marmalade, and a hint of smokeSubtle oak spice and herbal lift from the wine cask influence

Palate :- Fresh and vibrant: Summer fruits, orange peel, and berry coulis. Creamy milk chocolate, vanilla, and oak spiceA gentle peppery edge with a touch of salted caramel

Finish :- Lingering and elegant: Berry sweetness, light tannins, and gentle smoke.Fades into a soft herbal dryness with echoes of red wine warmth

A refined and expressive Speyside malt with a Tuscan twist. The Sassicaia casks add depth, fruit complexity, and a velvety texture