Tasting Notes

Producing WhiskyCast has given me the opportunity to taste some really amazing whiskies, and I’m pleased to share my tasting notes with you here. You can search my entire database of tasting notes from this page, and I hope you’ll find it useful.

Benromach 35 Years Old

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Type: Single Malt

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 43%

Score: 93 Points

Benromach 35 Years Old. Image courtesy Gordon & MacPhail.This Speyside single malt comes from before the distillery was closed in 1983, and was among the casks of whisky Gordon & MacPhail acquired when it bought the distillery and revived production. The whisky was matured exclusively in first-fill Sherry casks, and the nose has notes of orange marmalade, Manuka honey, ginger root, and a hint of lemon zest. The taste is thick, oily, and rich with orange marmalade, a hint of clove, lemon pepper, sherry, and dried fruits. The finish is long, lingering, and fruity with orange peel and gentle spices. Very nice! (January, 2016)