Produced in Speyside, Scotland, Benromach 21 Years Old Single Malt Scotch is aged in a mix of first-fill bourbon and sherry casks for 21 years. This whisky is bottled at 43% ABV and retails for approximately $200.
Somewhat dry with a tinge of black pepper and breakfast tea, but also fudge, brown sugar and orange peel. Whispers of menthol and earthy smoke. The Benromach 21 Year shows an entirely new, delicious side of this distillery.
This is a midnight dram, full of character and intrigue; a thick syrupy mouthfeel with black currant, cherry Dr. Pepper, clove, pepper, and black coffee, followed by Brazil nut, cassis, oak, and smoke. A lengthy, dark fruity finish sees you through till morning.
The palate quickly presents a vinous quality with lots of sherry influence redolent with dark berries, juicy prunes, and gentle tannins. Subtle notes of baking cocoa and more savory roasted nuts develop on the mid palate before fading into a medium length finish of warm gingerbread and nut-filled fruit cake.
