Jan-Case
Benromach 10 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed
December 4, 2020 (edited January 19, 2022)
(Vita Dulcis Advent Calendar 4/24)
Nose: the nose has a pure Benromach character just the light version (I am a fan of the 15y which is obviously where it really starts to shine), a spicy vanilla with herbs and the very signature faint peat hook, along come some organic earthy notes and something like freshly cut strawberries, very likable
Palate: dry reed leaves, nutshells, and herbs & spices, then it develops a certain sweetness like crusty apple pie, fresh apple juice and then a light roasted chili note
Finish: here everything funnels together equally in the characteristic remains of what the palate presented
Verdict: good stuff and really a nice alternative to the older (and quite a bid more expensive) bottlings. Honestly that makes me interested in the cask strength version the offer in their new lineup.
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@Jan-Case Thanks! Love the comparisons. These are moving to the top of my shopping list.
@ctbeck11 for sure. The 15y is a lot richer and intense but the 10y for sure displays the Benromach DNA quite nicely. The ten is more of an enjoyable and nice sipper while the fifteen is like a 5 act Verdi opera. I’m thinking about getting the 21y next which I suppose is like a Kubrick Directors Cut.
Great notes. I recently stumbled upon Benromach, having never heard the name until a week or so ago. I’ve been weighing whether to pick up the 10 and/or 15 year. Sounds like neither will disappoint.