The Contrasts vary from Benromach offered a sequence of whiskies matured in cask sorts which are unusual for the distillery. Our favourites up to now had been Peat Smoke Sherry and the Air Dried / Kiln Dried combo.
Now they add a 10-year-old single malt matured in Virgin American Oak casks.
I perceive virgin oak is an fascinating flavour variation in a sequence that focuses on contrasts. Alternatively I’ve the impression they use it a bit too usually. Contrasts: Natural was additionally matured in virgin oak, and the Kiln dried / Air dried combo had this as the primary maturation as effectively.
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Benromach Contrasts: Virgin Oak 10 yo (46%, OB 2024)
Nostril: fairly candy, with simple vanilla and hints of coconut. Some citrus zest, inexperienced banana and inexperienced apple. Contemporary oak shavings. Then a touch of ginger biscuits and white pepper. Within the background there’s additionally the old-school mineral aspect of the ten 12 months Previous, with some grassy herbs and a wee trace of gravel mud.
Mouth: woody notes are pretty robust, however they’re balanced by hints of caramel and vanilla sweetness, in addition to herbs. White pepper, citrus and butterscotch. In the direction of the tip I’m getting gentle espresso and the delicate bitterness of Seville orange. Whiffs of smoke within the distance.
End: fairly lengthy, spicy, with contemporary lemon notes and butterscotch.
Is that this my favorite Contrasts expression? No. That stated, the brand new oak isn’t overdone and the tip result’s merely a really quaffable whisky. Now accessible from the Benromach on-line store.
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