Benromach
12 Years Old
- 46
- 12 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- 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...
Read more
Read more
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, they make their whisky using floor maltings, which involves manually turning the barley on the malting floor.
Benromach 12 Years Old is the distillery's latest flagship expression. Matured exclusively in the finest first-fill Sherry casks, delivering a rich, fruity character with a touch of Benromach smoke.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Spiced cinnamon buns and stewed raisins with ginger, butterscotch and hints of citrus and cocoa.
Taste - Rich fruitcake with vibrant raspberry and orange, followed by cracked pepper and gentle smoke.
Finish - Spicy with lingering blackcurrant, subtle menthol and a touch of 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, they make their whisky using floor maltings, which involves manually turning the barley on the malting floor.
Benromach 12 Years Old is the distillery's latest flagship expression. Matured exclusively in the finest first-fill Sherry casks, delivering a rich, fruity character with a touch of Benromach smoke.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Spiced cinnamon buns and stewed raisins with ginger, butterscotch and hints of citrus and cocoa.
Taste - Rich fruitcake with vibrant raspberry and orange, followed by cracked pepper and gentle smoke.
Finish - Spicy with lingering blackcurrant, subtle menthol and a touch of 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