Benromach Contrasts: Air Dried Oak 2012 (bottled 2024)
- Distillery
- Benromach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 10 years
- Price
- £57.95
- Tasting notes
- New Wood, Vanilla, Toasted, Fresh Fruit, Malt Extract
- Description
- Benromach's use of air dried oak in the 2012 Contrasts edition, bottled in 2024, brings a unique maturation profile at 46% abv. New wood livens up the spirit with fresh notes most would tag as 'Toasted'. Retailing at £57.95, it could be a smart pick or perhaps a novel experiment for your collection.
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Benromach Contrasts: Air Dried Oak 2012 (bottled 2024) is a 10-year-old single malt from Benromach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect oaky, fruity and sweet character — new wood, vanilla, toasted, fresh fruit. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. Good value for the quality offered.
Benromach's use of air dried oak in the 2012 Contrasts edition, bottled in 2024, brings a unique maturation profile at 46% abv. New wood livens up the spirit with fresh notes most would tag as 'Toasted'. Retailing at £57.95, it could be a smart pick or perhaps a novel experiment for your collection.
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