Benromach
10 Years Old
- 43
- 10 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- Speyside
Benromach is situated in the town of Forres, Speyside. Originally founded in 1898 by Duncan McCallum and F. W. Brickman, the renowned architect Charles Doig designed the distillery. After World War II, production continued sporadically, but the distillery faced frequent closures and changes in ownership. In 1993, the distillery was purchased by Gordon and MacPhail, an independent bottler and distiller based in Elgin, owned by the Urquhart family. Following the...
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Benromach is situated in the town of Forres, Speyside. Originally founded in 1898 by Duncan McCallum and F. W. Brickman, the renowned architect Charles Doig designed the distillery. After World War II, production continued sporadically, but the distillery faced frequent closures and changes in ownership.
In 1993, the distillery was purchased by Gordon and MacPhail, an independent bottler and distiller based in Elgin, owned by the Urquhart family. Following the sale, the family spent several years renovating the distillery. In 1998, on the centenary of its founding, King Charles III (then Prince of Wales) officially reopened Benromach Distillery. This revival saw Benromach shift its focus from primarily producing whisky for blending to concentrating on the production of single malt Scotch whisky.
Known for its commitment to traditional methods of whisky production, Benromach retains several traditional practices. Unlike many modern distilleries, Benromach make their whisky using floor maltings, which involves manually turning the barley on the malting floor.
The 10 year old is quite complex and robust, fruit and nut flavours with some sherry influence. The casks used are 80% Bourbon and 20% Sherry Hogsheads (small sherry casks) with the last year of maturation in first fill Oloroso Sherry casks.
Official Tasting Notes
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.
In 1993, the distillery was purchased by Gordon and MacPhail, an independent bottler and distiller based in Elgin, owned by the Urquhart family. Following the sale, the family spent several years renovating the distillery. In 1998, on the centenary of its founding, King Charles III (then Prince of Wales) officially reopened Benromach Distillery. This revival saw Benromach shift its focus from primarily producing whisky for blending to concentrating on the production of single malt Scotch whisky.
Known for its commitment to traditional methods of whisky production, Benromach retains several traditional practices. Unlike many modern distilleries, Benromach make their whisky using floor maltings, which involves manually turning the barley on the malting floor.
The 10 year old is quite complex and robust, fruit and nut flavours with some sherry influence. The casks used are 80% Bourbon and 20% Sherry Hogsheads (small sherry casks) with the last year of maturation in first fill Oloroso Sherry casks.
Official Tasting Notes
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.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig