Benromach, never the obvious choice but allways a winner. It is the smallest distillery at speyside (only two distillers) and winner of many awards. Due to size of their operation they are very able to quickly adapt with changing world. The originns of their whisky is deeply rooted in tradition but they way its been presented is among the contemporary ones. Fusion of these two elements brings out some great whiskies for us to enjoy.Benromach Origins – Batch 3 (optic barley)
Distilled in 2000 and matured in sherry casks. This is definitely one of those which benefit from drop of water (99% do but this especially). For the nose this is superb, one of the best this year. The ballet of berries and cardboard is truly unique. When I close my eyes sniffing this, I was immediately taken to damp forest in morning after sub zero temperature. Often is the case when nose is much better than average then taste is bit of an anti climax. Not with this one, taste maches all the promised goodness.
Nose: Liquorish, Black berries, chocolate, cardboard,
Taste: Woody, Grape fruit, Spice, tobacco.
Benromach Origins – Batch 2 (Port pipes)
This Batch was distilled in 1999. First of Benromach expression that is fully matured in wine cask. Typically for them this is very down to earth kind of bottle. Very sweet... only on taste, in spirit it kicks an punch. Fruitiness is from the port is obvious but not over powering. This is a modern mans drink. It goes best with brand new iPad next to your drink. It is Whisky for those who embrase the idea of developing whiskyes further in to the future. If you dont like your innovatively finished Whiskyes, stay away from this. Me, I love it.
Nose: Rose, soap, cream, salad dressing,
Taste: Sweet, fruity, hint of smoke and orange,
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