Benromach 21yo (43%, OB, +/-2010)

An extremely nice sweetness on the nose (very clean also) followed by some fresh hay, mild cut grass and light fruity sherry notes. Hints of grapefruit and oak spice and sweet malt (perhaps Carr’s Sweet Meal biscuits?). The sherry notes increase with time in the glass and the fresh hay and cut grass dissipates. The taste is lightly sherried and very, very good, a little tobacco or leather in the back ground and some dark chocolate makes a showing. All quite excellent. A little malt emerges and this works well with the other descriptors. Some what gentle taste which is quite welcome. The finish is more of the sherry and the oak spice and dark chocolate along with a tiny hint of heather which is a surprise. The finish is quite long and holds together for a very long time; a little more of the cask shows towards the end but not as a spoiler but as a reminder of the constituent parts.

Yet another grand whisky from Benromach and very well heeled.

$130

Score 90 points

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