Whisky Focus - Benromach 1974 Single Cask

Benromach distillery unveil rare Benromach 1974 Single Cask 41 year old whisky.

The Benromach distillery today unveiled a very rare single cask Scotch whisky, the Benromach 1974

The rare single cask whisky spent 41 years maturing in a sherry butt, and incredibly after those 41 years the Benromach 1974 has been bottled at 49.1% ABV. The folks at Benromach described it as being a beautiful golden amber colour with opulent sherry influences infused with plump sultana, sharp green apple and zesty orange peel flavours, with rich underlying hints of beeswax polish, menthol and dark chocolate.

As your would expect for such a rare whisky the 41 year old Speyside whisky is presented an evocative decanter-style bottle; the contours of the neck and shoulder line sculpted to represent copper stills whilst a copper-coloured neck collar adds a luxurious touch. The presentation box is inspired by the home of Benromach, also reflecting the copper of the stills in use today, as well as the dark, grained wood of the original washbacks and the white of the lime washed distillery walls. A book accompanies the whisky, delving into the Benromach history as well as providing whisky fans with some fascinating stories about the people behind the whisky.

The limited edition dates back to a time before the Urquhart family brought Benromach Distillery back to life in the 1990s and as Distillery Manager Keith Cruickshank explained, it’s a very special dram: "Benromach 1974, cask number 1583, is incredibly rare, as very few casks of Benromach remain from that time. This whisky has matured for many years in a single sherry butt and we have now decided to release it for savouring and enjoying today. For all of us at the distillery, this is a moment to be treasured."

Former Distiller Tom Anderson, who still lives in a cottage at the distillery, was one of the men to witness the filling of the last casks at Benromach, and proudly signed his name on the wall of the filling store. Former malt man and warehouseman, Willie McArthur, was responsible for tending to the precious casks.

Keith Cruickshank, Benromach Distillery Manager, added: "Pour your dram of Benromach 1974 and settle down for an incredible journey through the history of Benromach. This is a whisky for those who take their whisky seriously and want the chance to try something which is particularly special because of its rarity."

The Benromach 1974 is a limited edition 452 bottles and has a RRP of £1200, you will find it available from these specialist Whisky Shops
 

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