Benromach 2008 Cask Strength Batch 1

Benromach’s new Cask Strength Vintage 2008 Batch 1 is an evolution of 100° Proof and is replacing it as an expression in the Classic Range. Benromach consumers will now be able to explore the subtle differences of whiskies matured in casks selected from a specific vintage year. The new expression will showcase the handcrafted nature of Benromach single malt Scotch whisky and the expertise of the distillers, providing consumers with greater transparency about the strength, vintage year, and age of the expression they are choosing. The colour, flavour profile and strength will differ slightly between batches.

It has an intense Sherry nose with heaps of stewed apple, pear and delightful vanilla pod aromas . . . delicious toasted malt aromas develop and complement an underlying menthol edge.

Now take a sip and savour the taste without water . . . there’s cracked black pepper with juicy fresh strawberry and raspberry . . . hints of orange peel and milk chocolate combine with a delicate smoky edge. Add a smidge of water to release your dram of Cask Strength and enjoy the aroma with water . . . it’s fabulous, with initial hints of beeswax polish and peat smoke . . . followed by sweeter aromas developing with ripe banana and kiwi bound together by honey.

Now for the taste with water. Roll it around your palate and enjoy the sweet and salty effect with ripe banana and blackcurrant flavours. Notice the emerging creamy milk chocolate edge with a long rich finish of lingering subtle smokiness and bonfire embers.