Benromach
Cask Strength Vintage 2014 - Batch 03
- 60.6
- 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...
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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.
Benromach releases its Cask Strength Vintages in small batches and bottles them at their natural cask strength. The Cask Strength Vintage 2014 offers a “direct from the cask” experience transporting you into one of Benromach's traditional dunnage warehouses. This release has matured for a decade in exclusively first-fill bourbon and sherry casks.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Light Mahogany.
Aroma - Sweet vanilla aromas lead to fruitcake, brown sugar and spicy ginger. Cinnamon notes combine with milk chocolate and oak.
Palate - Creamy and spicy with stewed plum, Seville orange and cracked black pepper. Toasted oak and subtle liquorice develop.
Finish - Long and full with lingering smoke and a hint of aniseed.
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.
Benromach releases its Cask Strength Vintages in small batches and bottles them at their natural cask strength. The Cask Strength Vintage 2014 offers a “direct from the cask” experience transporting you into one of Benromach's traditional dunnage warehouses. This release has matured for a decade in exclusively first-fill bourbon and sherry casks.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Light Mahogany.
Aroma - Sweet vanilla aromas lead to fruitcake, brown sugar and spicy ginger. Cinnamon notes combine with milk chocolate and oak.
Palate - Creamy and spicy with stewed plum, Seville orange and cracked black pepper. Toasted oak and subtle liquorice develop.
Finish - Long and full with lingering smoke and a hint of aniseed.
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