Benromach Contrasts 2013 / 10 Year Old / Virgin Oak Cask Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Benromach
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £63.25
- Tasting notes
- New Wood, Vanilla, Smokey, Toasted
- Description
- This 2013 release marks Benromach's boldest Contrasts experiment—10 years entirely in new American oak casks instead of the distillery's traditional sherried or smoky approach. Virgin oak imparts pronounced spice, vanilla, and toasted wood character that overshadows Benromach's typical profile, creating something altogether more assertive and tannic. At 46%, it demands either water or food pairing to fully integrate its aggressive oak influence. For those curious about how different cooperage choices can transform a distillery's identity or seeking a spiced alternative to conventional Speyside.
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Benromach Contrasts 2013 / 10 Year Old / Virgin Oak Cask Speyside Whisky is a from Benromach (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and sweet character — new wood, vanilla, smokey, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
This 2013 release marks Benromach's boldest Contrasts experiment—10 years entirely in new American oak casks instead of the distillery's traditional sherried or smoky approach. Virgin oak imparts pronounced spice, vanilla, and toasted wood character that overshadows Benromach's typical profile, creating something altogether more assertive and tannic. At 46%, it demands either water or food pairing to fully integrate its aggressive oak influence. For those curious about how different cooperage choices can transform a distillery's identity or seeking a spiced alternative to conventional Speyside.
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