Benromach Contrasts: Peat Smoke 2012 Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl
Benromach Contrasts: Peat Smoke 2012 Single Malt Scotch — a peated Benromach from 2012 vintage. Distinctive peated Speyside expression — most Speyside is unpeated or lightly-peated. Benromach's Peat Smoke Contrasts explores heavier peating in Speyside style.
Why you'll love it
- Warm Speyside peat smoke, refined honey, gentle cereal depth, delicate spice, elegant Benromach Peat Smoke character — Peat Smoke 2012 signature
- Peated Speyside — genuinely rare category (Speyside typically unpeated)
- 2012 vintage — specific-year provenance
- Part of Contrasts experimental series
Perfect pairings
Excellent neat as a contemplation pour. Pairs beautifully with smoked salmon, aged Cheddar, grilled meats, or considered evening drams.
Perfect for
- Peated whisky enthusiasts curious about Speyside interpretation
- Benromach Contrasts series collectors
- Whisky drinkers exploring cross-region peated whisky
Compare with
Interested in Bourbon barrel Peat Smoke variant? Try Benromach Peat Smoke Bourbon Barrel ($115). Interested in Sherry cask variant? Benromach Peat Smoke Sherry Cask 2014 ($135). For Islay peated peer comparison: Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 ($136).
Frequently asked
Why is peated Speyside rare?
Speyside tradition is unpeated or lightly-peated whisky (in contrast to Islay's heavy peat tradition). Benromach unusually maintains gentle peat in its standard 10YO expression — the Peat Smoke Contrasts explores heavier peating levels, bringing Islay-style peat character into Speyside distillation.
Quick facts
- Category: Peated Speyside Single Malt Scotch (Contrasts)
- Distillery: Benromach
- Vintage: 2012
- Volume: 70cl
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
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