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Benromach Traditional Single Malt Scotch Whisky (40%)

Launched in March 2004, this is the first whisky distilled after the re-opening of Benromach in 1998 and is the first whisky distilled by Gordon and MacPhail.

Using only the finest peated malted barley and the purest spring water from the nearby Romach hills, Benromach Traditional is hand made by our experienced distillers, before being matured in hand selected oak casks at the distillery.

The pace is a little slower here in the heart of Speyside, we take our time, checking each stage by hand, personally ensuring only the highest quality spirit is filled into oak casks that have been carefully selected by hand.

And it doesn’t stop there. The casks, full of new whisky, are laid down to mature at the distillery where our experienced distillers regularly check them.

Only when it has matured to our high quality standards, do we bottle the whisky and proudly label it – Benromach.

Benromach Traditional Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Tasting note – Benromach Traditional (40%)
Colour: Straw yellow.
Neat
Nose: Citrus fruits (lemons & limes) with hint of honey and pine resin. Peaty malty notes in the background.
Palate: Smoky with cereal and malt flavours. Dries up with spicy/peppery notes followed by a delicate floral edge.

With Water
Nose: Sweet, chocolate and fudge aromas. Floral elements and a hint of phenols (germolene).
Palate: Toasted/smoky flavours initially with a subtle fragrance. Some fruity notes develop along with an earthy, vanilla edge.
Body: Rounded with a balance of flavours
Finish: Slightly sweet with a hint of smoke and malt.
Tasting note by Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson is internationally the most widely published author on whisky. His Malt Whisky Companion is the world’s best selling book on the subject and is in its revised 5th edition. Jackson is a Master of the Quaich.

Colour: Pale, iridescent, greeny gold.
Nose: Ozone. Flowery. Fresh mint. Herbal. Balsamic. Pine log fire.
Body: Light. Drying.
Palate: Earthy. Bison grass. Tree bark.
Finish: Juniper. Lemon pith. Citric. Orange peels.
Comment: Assertive. Aperitif.

Tasting note by Martine Nouet

Martine Nouet is France's foremost writer on whisky. Known as "La Reine de l'alambic" ("Queen of the still"), she delights in discovering new malts, not only to drink, but also to cook with. Martine is also a Keeper of the Quaich.

Colour: Pale glittering gold.
Nose: Floral. Touch of fresh cut oak. Malty notes. Garden mint. Drying hay. An echo of forester fragrances. A whiff of vanilla as it opens up.
Body: Silky but firm.
Palate: Smooth and refreshing. Appetizing mintiness. Herbal. Angelica, aniseed, lemon balm spiced with ginger. Distant echo of peat.
Finish: Lingering dryness. Toasted hazelnuts.
Comment: A bunch of Speyside fragrances. As bracing as a walk on a country trail along a ripe cornfield on a sunny Spring day.

 
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