Benromach / 15 Years Old - Whisky Magazine

Benromach

15 Years Old

ABV 43%
REVIEWED Issue 130

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Specifications

Brand: Benromach
Expression: 15 Years Old
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 15 years old
Year of bottling: 2015
ABV: 43%
Country/Region: Scotland / Speyside
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Awards

Recommended
Issue 130

Tasting notes

Taster Chris Goodrum

Nose: Subtle but deep with plenty of oak to begin with along with coffee, chicory, barley, oxidised fruit, orange and oily peanut / walnuts. Showing some delightful maturity and sweetness which reminds me of a late harvested wine.
Palate: Soft and unctuous with an oxidised Cognac-esque fruit rancio, then lightly coffeed oak. Dried (non-sherried) fruit is the focal point. Oozing class and maturity with a sweet spice note.
Finish: Finish: Long and gently spiced with the Cognac-esque notes lingering.
Comment: Two words... Simply stunning!

9.2

Taster Charles Montanaro

Nose: Welcoming old oak, sweet acacia honey moving into an enjoyable fresh, vanilla and orange heavy nose finishing on a buttery note which screams creaminess.
Palate: Opening a candy store, with toffee, burnt caramel, cooked sour apple going into a warming, pleasantly full bodied malted barley.
Finish: Peppery clean, with a tingling finish which comes dangerously close to astringent.
Comment: An enjoyable dram, albeit its astringency could be a problem for some.

7.8

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