Benromach : 21 Year Old

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Benromach 21 Years Old

Tasting

Colour
A deep, rich amber hue, bearing witness to its long ageing. Visually, the liquid appears slightly oily, leaving beautiful thick legs on the sides of the glass.

Nose
The bouquet opens with indulgent sherry aromas, dominated by red fruits (raspberry, cranberry) and blood orange. These mingle with comforting notes of baked apple, honey and melting caramel, lifted by sweet spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. A delicate hint of wood smoke and embers emerges in the background.

Palate
The attack is smooth and unfolds a remarkably creamy, velvety texture that coats the palate. Flavours of bitter orange, raspberry and caramelised baked apple intertwine with notes of milk chocolate, café crème and vanilla. The mid-palate gains tension from vibrant spices such as black pepper and ginger. The medium-to-long finish lingers on toasted oak, cocoa and a subtle, elegant smoke, leaving a pleasantly slightly dry sensation.

Pairings and tasting moments
Designed for contemplative tasting moments, this spirit is ideally savoured neat or with a few drops of water, served between 16 and 20°C in a tulip-shaped glass (copita). Allow it to breathe for a few minutes to release its full complexity. At the table, it elevates the end of a meal, accompanying a dark chocolate dessert, a blood orange tart or a red fruit tart. It also pairs wonderfully with blue-veined cheeses such as Stilton, an aged cheddar, or even an orange-glazed duck breast.

Mixology
Although its aromatic richness could theoretically inspire elaborate cocktails, this exceptional spirit is above all designed to be enjoyed neat. Dilution and the addition of other ingredients would risk masking the subtlety of its smoke and spice. It is therefore strongly recommended to savour it without embellishment.

Other characteristics
This single malt stands out for its lightly peated profile (between 8 and 12 ppm in the malt). Its peat evokes a delicate, earthy campfire smoke, far removed from iodine or medicinal notes. It is bottled at 43% ABV.

The elegance of a Speyside Single Malt by the Benromach distillery

Benromach: The artisanal soul of Speyside
Founded in 1898 in Forres, in the northern part of the Speyside region, Benromach is an iconic distillery that perpetuates the tradition of Scotch whisky as it was made before the 1960s. Acquired in the 1990s by the renowned family-owned house Gordon & MacPhail, its current owner, the distillery stands out for its resolutely artisanal approach. Its human-scale production tools favour manual work, long fermentations in Oregon pine washbacks and the use of traditional worm tub condensers. Powered by the pure water of the Chapelton Springs, Benromach asserts a strong identity: that of a lightly peated, fruity and oily malt. By scaling back its trading activities to focus on its own stills, Gordon & MacPhail has made Benromach the flagship of an authentic and sustainable craftsmanship.

Benromach 21 Years Old: The art of ageing in first-fill casks
The pinnacle of the "Signature" range, this Single Malt Scotch whisky embodies the quintessence of the distillery's expertise. The making of this Whisky rests on a rigorous selection of raw materials, with Scottish barley malted to achieve a moderate phenol level, and a slow distillation favouring a rich and textured spirit.

The true singularity of this 21 Years Old lies in its uncompromising maturation policy. Ageing takes place exclusively in first-fill casks. The blend marries ex-bourbon American oak casks, bringing bright notes of vanilla and citrus, with ex-sherry casks from the famous "Sherry Triangle" in Spain, which dominate the profile with their fruity and spicy depth.

Resting for more than two decades in traditional dunnage warehouses with earthen floors, the spirit benefits from a slow and steady maturation. This method allows for a perfect integration between the power of the wood, the creamy smoothness of the spirit and the delicate smoky thread. Presented in a refined packaging that underlines its artisanal character, this bottle is the result of a meticulous in-house blend, offering enthusiasts a sophisticated and elegant interpretation of the region's historical style.