Benromach 1977 Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl
Since 1992, the Benromach distillery has been carefully distilling old vintages. This exceptional vintage comes from cask 1268, a Refill American Hogshead, where it matured for 39 years. It originates from the stocks of the former Forres distillery, even before its acquisition by Gordon & MacPhail in 1993. A limited edition of 225 bottles worldwide.
TASTING NOTES
On the palate this whisky has a delicious mouthfeel and oozes class. The palate plays out in a similar order to the nose - sweetness and fruitiness first, before savoury characteristics come to the fore. Soft fudge, toffee and golden syrup combine with dried tropical fruits [think of peach, pineapple, mango and a hint of candied lime and orange peel]. The savoury notes have an earthy and warming feel - imagine a mix of soft and gentle peat smoke, all-spice, cinnamon, and increasingly influential bittersweet malted barley, plus hints of gingerbread, tobacco leaf, clove, milk chocolate and ginseng.
ABV 56%