Benromach Distillery has introduced it is going to be launching its second annual launch of Benromach 40 Yr Outdated on Tuesday, July 19. Simply over 1,000 bottles of this Speyside single malt whisky can be made obtainable.
Bottled at a cask power of 57.6% ABV, the 2022 launch of Benromach 40 Yr Outdated spent over 4 many years maturing in sherry casks. The result’s an beautiful single malt Scotch and the distillery’s oldest annual launch.
On the nostril, the whisky gives aromatic cinnamon and ginger spices with Seville orange and stewed pink berries growing alongside a touch of roasted hazelnut. The palate delivers candy Morello cherry flavors mixed with baked apple, liquorice, and wealthy darkish chocolate notes that result in fruitcake and delicate black pepper. The end is full with forest fruits and mature oak.
“This uncommon whisky actually is one thing particular and displays the nuance and character of the casks it has been matured in,” mentioned Keith Cruickshank, Distillery Supervisor at Benromach. “Aromatic cinnamon and ginger spices complement flavours of Seville oranges, candy Morello cherries, stewed berries and a touch of roasted hazelnut. That is mixed with baked apple, liquorice, delicate black pepper and wealthy darkish chocolate notes, earlier than ending with forest fruits and mature oak.”
The one malt is displayed in a black stained strong oak wood field with copper-colored detailing and printed steel plaques. The darkish amber single malt is introduced within the bespoke Benromach bottle which contains a closely embossed and gold foiled label to finish the standard really feel.
The launch of the 2022 version follows a prestigious award win for the 2021 Benromach 40 Yr Outdated on the San Francisco World Spirits Competitors 2022, the place it received ‘Finest in Present’.
Benromach 40 Yr Outdated 2022 is priced at £2,000. Costs in worldwide markets might fluctuate as a consequence of native taxes and import duties.
For extra info, head over to Benromach’s official web site.