The Benromach Distillery in Scotland has unveiled for fans of its whisky brand two new expressions which are each finished in unique ex-wine casks. They looks to be more regular offerings in the line up, as opposed to some limited edition predecessors released last year.
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red berries lead on the nose followed by hints of ginger and cinnamon, complemented by a subtle smoky finish. This leads directly on to flavours of pepper on the palate which give way to ripe fruit flavours, with notes of chocolate, followed by a subtle smoky edge.
The new 45% ABV Benromach Hermitage, meanwhile, was distilled in 2005 before also being matured in first fill bourbon barrels. It also saw the same amount of finishing time in ex-wine casks, this time heralding from the Hermitage Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée, in the northern Rhône region of France. That time in those casks resulted in a tasting profile with
aromas of sweet summer fruits, zesty lemon and lime lead on the nose, followed by a touch of vanilla and cinnamon, underlined by peat smoke with a peppermint edge. A sweet, fruity dram, flavours of succulent dark cherry and orange combine with creamy milk chocolate with a gentle smoky edge and a long, fruity finish.
Both releases are expected to price around £40, or about $60 USD. You can hunt for a bottle of the Sassicaia finish for sale online here and the Hermitage here.
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