Speyside single malt Benromach shook issues up in 2020 with an enormous rebrand reportedly impressed by the distillery in Forres, Scotland. The previous closely italicized, freehand script was traded for a extra eye-catching (and legible) block kind that mimics one of many indicators over their kiln. For previous bottlings, the label coloring was a bit everywhere from expression to expression, however the brand new duds function a universally utilized Marlboro crimson impressed by the distillery’s iconic crimson doorways. With the rebrand, the distillery additionally took the chance to beef up its portfolio of principally non-age-stated expressions. For the core lineup, the basic 10-year-old has been joined by a 12-year-old (Taiwan market unique), 15-year-old, and, in 2021, this bottle, a 21-year-old.
When Rob reviewed our final Benromach, Peat Smoked Sherry Cask Matured, he famous with some hesitation that costs gave the impression to be creeping up for a model that had historically been fairly cheap. Fortunately, the age-stated line extension seems to have continued that authentic ethos, with this 21-year-old being one of many higher values in well-aged single malt in the marketplace proper now.
Aged in a mixture of completely first-fill bourbon and sherry casks, the aroma is wealthy and fruity with huge notes of applesauce, honeycomb, Fig Newtons, berry compote, and frangipane. Darkish spices construct because it opens within the glass together with a barely leathery edge. It’s dignified but nonetheless vibrant and alluring. The palate shortly presents a vinous high quality with a lot of sherry affect redolent with darkish berries, juicy prunes, and delicate tannins. Delicate notes of baking cocoa and extra savory roasted nuts develop on the mid palate earlier than fading right into a medium size end of heat gingerbread and nut-filled fruit cake.
86 proof.
A- / $200 / benromach.com
Benromach 21 Years Outdated
$200
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