Benromach Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured 2010

Wonderful marriage of sherry and peat, and perfect at 59.9%.

Strong sherry cask taste with a kick of peat

Very enjoyable. The heavy sherry is matched well with a punch of peat. Great mouthfeel. So much so that the 59.9% alcohol content is not overpowering. Very nice, balanced, and flavorful whisky.

Here’s another sample that has traveled more than most of us here. From Scotland, to New Zealand, to Virginia to New Jersey, generously sent by my kiwi buddy @Soba45 . So, I poured my sample ready for my Saturday night routine: watching Netflix or Amazon Prime, relaxing over a dram. This evening’s show was with my kids—-they’ve been hooked on Planets by Nova; a documentary on how the universe and each planet came to form and what role each had to play. I’m so proud these two youngsters are watching science shows, as opposed to me that watched Scooby Do or Brady Bunch when I was their age. They’re watching the role of Jupiter in Earth’s formation, while I was learning why a guy that looked as if he was homeless and a drunk drug addict was hanging around a dog that talked in bad grammar. Anyway, so—-at first sip I was surprised why this got great reviews. Seemed too metallic. Too young, the peat - sherry combo, which is my favorite, just not well integrated. But an entire 30 minutes through, all the sudden the flavors melded together. The peat isn’t anything like Islay. I’d say it’s more like when Balvenie does it’s annual peat. It’s more earthy and mushroom-y. The sherry seems light. It’s not a heavy hand, like Lagavulin Distiller. More like maybe 2nd use sherry casks. I think this started off more in the “2” range, and then settled in “3.5-4”. If you’re a fan of peat-sherry, it’s worth the try. I had bought a bottle for $70...at that price, it’s definitely worth it, considering something equivalent like Balvenie Peat Week is about $30 more. Thanks @Soba45 for the pour!