Benromach is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Forres. It was built in 1898, acquired by Gordon & MacPhail in 1993, and reopened in 1998.
A thick, oily and syrupy whisky with dry sherry, smoked sausages, tobacco, olive brine and elegant peat, striking a beautifully balanced, singular profile.
WF's Little Duos, today Benromach, Côte-Rôtie vs Golden Promise
WF's Little Duos, today Benromach, Côte-Rôtie vs Golden Promise
Benromach Contrasts: Côte-Rôtie Cask
A distillate-driven malt with tremendous tension, combining lemon, ashes, tar and boot polish before opening into cherries, apples and pears.
A magnificent whisky with waxy furniture polish, overripe apples, peaches, coastal notes, beeswax, gentle spices and remarkable depth.
A magical, top-class distillate with lemon, green walnut, cider apples, pepper and salt, plus an utterly irresistible manzanilla character.
A richly characterful Benromach, bursting with boot polish, orange zest, pepper, mustard, tobacco and a long, oily finish.
A touch rounder and less wild, with citrus notes and pepper emerging on the palate; the reviewer finds it excellent and nearly identical to its sister cask.
Absolutely excellent, with dry sherry complementing earthy, petroly notes before lively citrus, beef broth, green walnut, and a long saline, peppery finish.
A very savoury Benromach with woodfire smoke, treacle, liquorice, burnt cake, leather and tobacco, balanced by hints of orange peel and chocolate.
