Benromach Contrasts: Peat Smoke 2012 Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl
Benromach Contrasts: Peat Smoke 2012 is the distillery's heavily peated style, distilled in 2012 from barley peated to around 55 PPM and bottled in 2022. It was matured exclusively in first-fill bourbon barrels and bottled at 46% ABV, pairing bonfire smoke with vanilla, lemon and honey.
- Rich peat smoke with vanilla, citrus zest and apple, then honey, lemon sorbet, caramel and bonfire embers
- Matured in first-fill bourbon barrels and bottled at 46% ABV
- For peat lovers curious to taste a heavily smoked Speyside rather than an Islay
- 70cl bottle presented with its Benromach Contrasts gift box
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The Contrasts range
The Contrasts range is where Benromach steps away from its Signature style to test one variable at a time, such as the barley, the oak, the distillation or the peat. Each release is a limited small batch, bottled at 46% ABV with natural colour.
The whisky
Peat Smoke is Benromach's most intensely peated single malt, made from barley peated several times more heavily than the 10-12 PPM used in the Signature range. The 2012 vintage was matured only in first-fill bourbon barrels, which keep the smoke bright and add vanilla, lemon and apricot-like fruit. It was bottled in 2022.
How to enjoy it
Taste it neat first; the bourbon-cask sweetness balances the smoke. A drop of water softens the peat and brings out the citrus. It works well with smoked salmon or grilled meat.
Frequently asked
How peated is it?
The 2012 vintage was made from barley peated to around 55 PPM phenol, against about 10-12 PPM for Benromach's Signature range, so the smoke is far more pronounced.
Is there a sherry cask version?
Yes. Benromach also released a 2012 Peat Smoke matured in first-fill Oloroso sherry hogsheads, bottled in 2021. This bottling is the first-fill bourbon version, which is lighter, with more vanilla and citrus.
Can I see it before I buy?
Yes. Book a private viewing at our showroom at 2 Sims Close, #02-10, through our concierge on WhatsApp +65 9680 5856.
How is it delivered?
Delivery is free with no minimum spend, and our concierge arranges the handover with you personally.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Very rich smoke with fragrant vanilla and light citrus zest — hints of apple, white chocolate, roasted nuts, lemon sherbet, and a clean, dry Highland peat character that is precise and beautifully focused.
PALATE
Smooth and sweet with toasted oak, honey, and ripe fruit — butterscotch, marshmallow, lemon sherbet, flamed orange peel, and apricot present alongside the bold smoke, with the clean dry peat leading the experience from start to finish.
FINISH
Mouth-coating sweetness and bonfire embers — long and warmly satisfying with the smoke building gradually and the vanilla sweetness of the bourbon cask lingering beautifully throughout.
ABV: 46% ABV