Benromach Hermitage Wine Caks Finish 45% 2005

Professional reviews

Gal Granov (85)

Nose : Oh yea, this is quite different isn’t it? The wine is here with a nice sourish note, as well as citrus fruit and vanilla, a hint of smoke and maybe some red fruit as well, it’s meatier than the 10 year old, but the smoke is toned down, cinnamon and maybe even floral notes. Feels a tad young.

Palate: Lots of red fruit as can be expected, with sour-ish notes of wine, ripe oranges, more of the meaty/ winey feeling going, I quite like the palate to be honest, it’s maybe not as refined and complex as the 10 year old, but the wine adds a nice kick, and the dark cherry / berries feel with the smoke works well for me.

Finish: Milk chocolate filled with red fruit, and a whiff of smoke.

This is actually a very good whisky. I find the wood finish complements the liquid , and the red fruit and smoke work well. It’s young, and not as well rounded as the 10 year old, but if you’re a fan of the distillery style, this is a nice option to try.