Murray's Taste Notes for Benromach 10 Year Old - 100° Proof

[Quaich1]

Here are my own taste notes from last night's event for:

Benromach 10 Year Old - 100° Proof (70cl, 57.0%)

Color: Orange amber

Nose: Peach jelly, demerara sugar, fruit explosion, citrus hues highlighting lemon rind, English toffee, light smoky notes, salted butter and late black Australian licorice.

Taste: Full-bodied. No doubt about the intensity here circumnavigated by some delightful floral notes and then a burst of Mediterranean spices that keeps on giving. The peat plays only a yoeman's role here.

Finish: Long, the spice only heightens with emphasis on pepper, chilies and fireplace reminiscences.

Comments: A bold expression that flaunts its cask strength profile underscoring balance and enjoyment. A few drops of water open the dram quite nicely taming the intensity but allowing some dessert elements such as creme caramel to bloom.

Rating: 86.5
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[John]

Great note Murray, it does seem to sell well over here, it is often out of stock in some of the specialist whisky shops.