Single Malt
Scotland
1 Jan 2010
1 Jan 2018
Sherry
Benromach's Peat Smoke expressions have long been rather popular, and now the series is enjoying its first variation - Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured! Peat and sweet come face to face in this 2010 vintage single malt, which was matured in first-fill sherry hogshead until 2018. It was bottled at cask strength, and 6,500 bottles were produced.
Thyme honey and grilled pineapple, with BBQ developing alongside earthy malt.
Rum-soaked raisins, peppercorn, quince and a hint of mint leaf.
Flamed orange peel, dry smoke and lingering maple syrup.
Perfect balance of sherry and smoke (no easy feat). Tasted it in the last hour of a recent festival and it really stood out for sheer quality. Long finish (can still taste last night's dram). Early contender for best affordable dram of the year - I can't believe it's not Springbank!
This dram is sublime!!!
