Benromach Distillery

Benromach Virgin Air Dried Oak - 70cl Boxed del 2012 - Benromach Distillery

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Format: 70 cl

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Technical information
Producer Benromach Distillery
Type Whisky
Aromatic profile Notes of vanilla, dried fruit, toasted wood
Ingredients Malted barley, water, yeast
Format 70 cl
Gradation 46.0%
Country Inghilterra
Type of cask American and European oak barrels
Aging About 10 years
Distillation method Distillation in copper stills
Number of distillations 2
Filtration Not cold filtered
Color Light amber
Consumption At room temperature, neat or with water
The Benromach Virgin Air Dried Oak - 70cl encased, from the 2012 production by Benromach Distillery, is a refined example of Scotch whisky distinguished by its uniqueness and quality. This spirit was matured exclusively in air-dried virgin oak barrels, a technique that enhances the natural characteristics of the wood without the influence of previous liquors or wines.

The 2012 distillation gives this whisky a surprisingly complex aromatic complexity. On the nose, one can detect vibrant notes of cinnamon and vanilla, followed by subtle hints of honey and dried fruits, especially almonds and nutmeg. This olfactory profile is the prelude to an equally intriguing palate, where flavors of wild berries mingle with those of toasted malt and dark chocolate, creating a perfect balance between sweetness and intensity.

The finish is long and pleasantly persistent, leaving a taste in the mouth that includes sweet spices and a light smokiness, typical of malt whiskies produced in the Speyside region, where the Benromach Distillery is rooted.

The Benromach Virgin Air Dried Oak is presented in an elegant case, making it an ideal gift for whisky enthusiasts or an excellent addition to a connoisseur's collection. The use of virgin oak wood not only is a testament to the craftsmanship in production but also ensures that each sip of this whisky is a memorable and unique experience.

How to serve

Glass:

Bicchiere Tumbler

Serve to:

18-20°C


When to drink it:

In ogni occasione

Production area

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Distillery

Benromach Distillery

Distillery

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Benromach Distillery.

Speyside distillery based in Forres (Moray, Scotland), known for its lightly peated single malts and for small-batch gin production under the Red Door brand. Part of the family-owned Gordon & MacPhail group, it combines traditional methods with experimental releases (Contrasts series).
single malt whisky Speyside whisky gin London Dry gin delle Highlands craft distillery aged whisky
Country Scotland, United Kingdom
Region Speyside (Moray)
Founded 1898

Distillation

Whisky: double distillation in copper pot stills with manual cut management; extended fermentation in larch washbacks. Gin: vapour-infusion in a copper still ('Peggy'), botanicals placed in a basket separated from the distillate.

Ageing

Maturation in oak casks stored in dunnage warehouses at stable temperatures; predominant use of first-fill barrels (bourbon and sherry) and experimentation with virgin casks and wine casks for the Contrasts releases.

Raw materials

malted barley water (Chapelton Spring, Romach Hills) brewing and distilling yeasts wheat-based grain neutral spirit (for Red Door Gin) gin botanicals: juniper, lemon peel, bitter orange peel, coriander seeds, angelica root, rowan berries, sea buckthorn, heather

Botanicals

juniper lemon peel bitter orange peel coriander seeds angelica root rowan berries sea buckthorn heather

Representative products

Benromach 10 YO Benromach 15 YO Benromach 21 YO Benromach 40 YO Benromach Cask Strength (Batch releases) Benromach Organic (Contrasts / Organic release) Benromach Contrasts: Peat Smoke (Bourbon / Sherry finishes) Benromach Contrasts: Virgin (Air-dried / Kiln-dried) American Oak Benromach Triple Distilled (Contrasts) Red Door Gin (Red Door Highland Gin)

Official Awards

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