Benromach 10 years old

Marsh-Mellow Oil

Reviewed by
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mattatec

Date:

28th Jul 2011

Reviewer rating:

86

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Tasting Notes by mattatec

Nose - Marshmallow, spice and leather jackets. Like a sweet hippy incense. Lovely.

Palate - Very silky, oily, it slips around your mouth and almost seems too much but then the flavours come through. It's strong, very strong. A powerhouse of oak, aniseed and vanilla. It's sweet but an acid bitter note hits hard as you swallow. I like this though as it provides some edge and balance.

Finish - Ashy peat (light) notes arrive as the bitterness continues, then gets matched by more oak and spice. Sherry bursts through but is not obtrusive like in some malts. It remains earthy, masculine and robust throughout.

As of writing this is hands down the best Speyside I have tried so far. They are normally a bit too easy drinking for my tastes. Would like to try the younger 'peat smoke' bottle next.

Whisky details

Distillery/Brand:

Benromach

Bottling:

Benromach 10 years old

ABV:

43%

Colour:

Pale Straw

Benromach 10 years old Marsh-Mellow Oil Reviewed on 2011-07-28T01:04:00 scoring 86/100 by mattatec

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