Benromach 1972/2023 - 50 yo - First Fill Sherry Hogshead
18,931.37 CHF
Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 54.6% | Non-chill-filtered | No coloring
Palate: Aromas of fruit compote are complemented by orange peel and a hint of aged leather. Medjool dates and flambéed banana give way to roasted almonds.
Finish: Full and long finish with black pepper and a hint of smoke.
For this, the handcrafted highlight was stored in a single first-fill sherry hogshead. 248 specially crafted decanters reflect Benromach's artisanal ethos: Hand-formed, each bottle is a unique work of art.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Soft citrus peel with hints of strawberries and a touch of smoke. Pineapple notes come to the fore, along with fruitcake and a splash of lemon sorbet.Palate: Aromas of fruit compote are complemented by orange peel and a hint of aged leather. Medjool dates and flambéed banana give way to roasted almonds.
Finish: Full and long finish with black pepper and a hint of smoke.
Description
The Benromach 50 yo retains its gentle smoke even after a proud half-century in the cask. At a cask strength of 54.6% ABV, this rarity combines light peat with citrus fruits, fruit compote, hints of old leather, and black pepper.For this, the handcrafted highlight was stored in a single first-fill sherry hogshead. 248 specially crafted decanters reflect Benromach's artisanal ethos: Hand-formed, each bottle is a unique work of art.
Facts
| equipment | wooden box |
| Dyed | No |
| dye | 0 |
| country | Scotland |
| region | Speyside |
| Distillery | Benromach |
| bottler | Original bottling |
| vintage | 1972 |
| Bottling year | 2023 |
| Distilled | December 13, 1972 |
| Bottled | March 2, 2023 |
| Old | 0 |
| Barrel types | 1st Fill Sherry Hogshead |
| Barrel number | 21602403 |
| Number of bottles filled | 0 |
| Best before date |
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