Benromach 10 Year Old Matured in Hand Selected Oak Casks 2009 +/- Bottling

Here’s a full tasting profile for the Benromach 10 Year Old Matured in Hand Selected Oak Casks, a signature Speyside single malt with classic character and subtle peat:

Benromach 10 yo (43%, OB, 2009) The first 10yo entirely distilled by the current owners, Gordon & MacPhail, who bought the little but valiant distillery from Diageo in the late 1990s.

Distillery: Benromach, Speyside

Age: 10 years

ABV: 43%

Cask Type: First-fill bourbon and sherry casks

Style: Traditional Speyside with a touch of smoke

Awards: Multiple gold medals including San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Scotch Whisky Masters

Nose :- Sweet and inviting: Green apple, pear, and dark honey. Soft vanilla and a hint of gentle smoke. Underlying malted cereal and sherry richness

Palate :- Smooth and balanced: Malted cereal, stewed fruit, and warm toffee. A touch of black cherry and spice. Light smoky undertone adds depth without overpowering

Finish :- Full-bodied and lingering: Malted grain, soft smoke, and a hint of oak. Gently fades with a warming, bittersweet trail

A beautifully balanced Speyside malt with just a whisper of peat. Combines the fruitiness of sherry with the vanilla and spice of bourbon