A delightful 15 year old Speyside expression from Benromach distillery, created from whisky matured in first fill bourbon and sherry casks. A very sophisticated, well balanced and defined whisky, superb value for money. Littered with awards including a recent Gold medal at International Wine and Spirits Competition 2022.
Awarded Platinum Award at the San Francisco World Spirts Competition for winning Double Gold for 3 years in a row!
Tasting Notes
Benromach 15 Year Old - Abbey Whisky Tasting Notes
Nose: Smoke and ginger coming through, but a lot slower than the 10 year old. Feels rather sophisticated, a lot more defined and delicate flavours on the nose. Orange peel, figs, prunes, cedar, a little 'nutty'. Lot's of lovely sherried notes. Can't help but think this dram would go really well with a strong blue cheese & honeycomb? Debatable, must try this next time I have some blue cheese to hand...
Palate: Lots of spice, ginger, white pepper on first taste. Not as much smoke. A little fight going on with the rich fruity/sherried notes trying to push to the front of the spice, but struggling to make way! Figs, soaked sultanas, orange peel, dark chocolate, burnt sugar. Pepper still lingering in the background.
Awards
2022 San Francisco World Spirts Competition - Platinum Award (Double Gold, 3 years in a row)
2022 International Wine and Spirits Competition (Gold)
2022 Whisky Magazine – World Whiskies Awards (Silver)
2021 Spirit of Speyside Whisky Awards (Silver)
2021 International Wine and Spirits Competition (Silver)
2021 Scotch Whisky Masters (Silver)
2021 International Spirits Challenge (Gold)
2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (Double Gold)
2020 The Scotch Whisky Master (Gold)
2020 International Spirits Challenge (Silver)
2019 Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Awards (Runner up)
2019 International Spirits Challenge (Silver)
2018 LA International Spirits Competition (Gold)
2018 Whisky Magazine – World Whiskies Awards (Best Speyside Single Malt)
2018 Spirits Selection by Concours Modial de Bruxelles (Gold)
Nose
Aromas of sweet toffee leading to notes of cracked black pepper and peat smoke. Rich forest fruits develop with dark chocolate and dried banana.
Palate
Creamy and sweet with ripe apples and an undertone of charred oak. Dark chocolate develops and leads to toasted malt and orange peel with a subtle hint of smoke.
Finish
Medium creamy finish with soft smoke and dried fruit.