Benromach 10 Years New Design

Description

Only ever matured in the finest oak casks, this signature TEN YEAR OLD single malt delivers delicate forest fruits and creamy malt, a touch of smoke and rich, lasting sherry notes.

Gordon & MacPhail caused quite a stir when relaunched the Benromach 10 Years back in 2014 – check my review. They revived the distillery around 2000 and the new 10 became a benchmark for a modern interpretation of a pre-1960s Speyside whisky, with a pleasantly old-school character, including some phenolic hints and elegant sherry.

A few months ago they changed the presentation, which caused a stir again but not in the same way. It may have increased visibility on the shelf, but most agreed it was a slightly strange visual identity for this kind of whisky.

Anyway it’s time to try the latest batch of the Benromach 10 Years.

Tasting Note

Colour: Golden Amber

Aroma: Sweet green apple and pear complement creamy dark honey. Soft vanilla develops alongside gentle smoke.

palate: Smooth flavours of malted cereal and stewed fruit combine with warm toffee and a hint of black cherry.

Finish: Full bodied finish with malted cereal and soft smoke.

Awards

• 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (Double gold)
• 2019 Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Awards (Winner)
• 2017 Spirits Selection by Concours Modial de Bruxelles (Gold)
• 2015 The Scotch Whisky Masters (Gold)
• 2016 Ultimate Spirits Challenge (95 points)
• 2017 Whisky Magazine – World Whiskies Awards (Best Speyside Single Malt 12 Years and Under)
• 2018 Whisky Magazine – World Whiskies Awards (Gold)
• 2018 LA International Spirits Competition (Gold)
• 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Award
• 2020 International Spirits Challenge (Gold)
• 2020 The Scotch Whisky Masters (Gold)
• 2020Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial (Silver)