Benromach 21 - 43%
From the distillery Benromach 21 Year Old is matured in the finest first-fill Sherry and bourbon casks for over two decades. Tasting notes Appearance: Burnished gold, forms a thin line which falls as slow, thin legs Nose: Orange peel, toasted almonds, stewed plums black liquorice and bonfire embers Palate: Rich, full bodied and slightly astringent. Seville orange marmalade, raspberry cordial, dried fruit, baking spices and a prickle of black pepper Finish: Rich fruit, citrus, black liquorice, oak char, cracked black pepper and mild oaky astringency Summary: I first tried this a few years ago and my feelings about it haven’t changed a great deal since then. It’s a lovely, refined malt, with the longer maturation bringing additional richness and complexity. Although peated it only adds a very subtle smokiness, everything here is beautifully balanced. A very impressive whisky, at a price of £150 on the Benromach it’s certainly expensive but, in a time of exho...
