Benromach Contrasts: High Enzyme 2012 / Bot.2024 Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Benromach
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £59.95
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Yeasty, Fresh Fruit, Honey, Toasted
- Description
- This 2012 release uses high-enzyme barley—a specialty agricultural choice that enhances starch conversion during malting—to create an unusually rounded, grain-forward Benromach. The experimental malting process imparts a distinctive sweetness and textural softness that distinguishes it from conventional Speyside profiles. At 46% ABV, it's approachable yet complex enough to reward close attention. For those interested in how malting innovation influences flavour and how Benromach explores the technical side of whisky production.
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Benromach Contrasts: High Enzyme 2012 / Bot.2024 Speyside Whisky is a from Benromach (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and fruity character — malt extract, yeasty, fresh fruit, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
This 2012 release uses high-enzyme barley—a specialty agricultural choice that enhances starch conversion during malting—to create an unusually rounded, grain-forward Benromach. The experimental malting process imparts a distinctive sweetness and textural softness that distinguishes it from conventional Speyside profiles. At 46% ABV, it's approachable yet complex enough to reward close attention. For those interested in how malting innovation influences flavour and how Benromach explores the technical side of whisky production.
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