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Monday, April 25, 2016

Benromach Organic and Peat Smoke


The folks at Benromach recently "updated the look" of their whiskeys and sent me some samples.  I don't spend much time looking at whiskey, but I'll give them a taste.

Benromach Organic, 5 years old, 2010, 43% ($65)

The nose on this is straightforward and malty. The palate also has a pure, malty character. It's a bit diluted tasting and the finish fades quickly. While it's good whiskey, there's nothing special about it, and it's hard to recommend at $65. 

Benromach Peat Smoke, 9 years old, 2006, 46% ($60)

This has a really nice nose with lots of fuel like peat and a sort of solvent note, though not in a bad way. The palate follows up nicely with plenty of peat followed by a light sweetness. The peat is pretty steady and leads into a really spectacular finish which seems to go on forever.  This one is quite good and something I would buy.

Thanks to Benromach for the samples.


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6 comments:

  1. My Annoying OpinionsApril 25, 2016 at 7:22 AM

    Are these minis or did they also send full bottle samples?

    Is their new CS out in the US yet? If not, did they say when it might be?

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  2. skuApril 25, 2016 at 7:36 AM

    They are 200 ml bottles. The Imperial strength is out, haven't heard about a cask strength.

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  3. My Annoying OpinionsApril 25, 2016 at 7:42 AM

    The 57% one is what I mean--that must be the Imperial strength.

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  4. skuApril 25, 2016 at 7:44 AM

    Yes, the 57% is the Imperial Strength and is out now.

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  5. Aaron M.April 25, 2016 at 10:02 AM

    It is out along with the 15 year old. Both $100. Phooey!

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  6. My Annoying OpinionsApril 29, 2016 at 10:11 PM

    Wow. That's way more expensive than in the EU.

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