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3rd October 2014 |
Benromach
unveil new 100° Proof expression of
their classic 10 year old sherried
Speyside single malt.
 Fans
of the superb Benromach 10 year old will
be very pleased to hear that the
distillery has unveiled a 100° Proof
expression of the popular sherried 10
year old.
The new Benromach 100° Proof is bottled
at 57% ABV – the old Imperial measure
which followed a tradition established
when sceptical sailors, who wanted to
ensure their rum rations had not been
watered down, mixed spirit with
gunpowder. If the mixture ignited, its
strength was "proved".
Benromach tell me that the new 100°
Proof expression is an intense and
richly complex whisky with sherry kicks,
stewed fruit, beeswax polish, vanilla
pods and delicate smoke.
As you can see from the bottle and box
the Benromach 100° Proof has adopted the
same new look as that for the Benromach
10 Year Old, which was unveiled in April
this year.
The Benromach Distillery Company Ltd,
which is owned by single malt specialist
Gordon & MacPhail, has also revealed new
packaging in the same style for its
Benromach Organic and Benromach Peat
Smoke expressions.
Benromach Organic was the world’s first
wholly organic whisky, certified by the
UK Soil Association, when it was
launched in 2006.
Benromach Peat Smoke is produced in very
small batches with a phenol level of
67ppm and is a wonderfully fruity and
smoky single malt.
Michael Urquhart, Managing Director of
Gordon & MacPhail, said: "We are
custodians of the time-honoured crafts
of distillation and maturation and we
enjoy experimenting to present different
styles of Benromach for consumers to
enjoy.
"The 100° Proof will have a strong
appeal and exemplify the versatility of
what is a contemporary and sophisticated
Benromach brand."
Benromach Distillery was established in
1898 and changed hands many times. The
distillery was virtually derelict when
it bought by family-owned malt whisky
specialist Gordon & MacPhail in 1993.
Following a painstaking restoration and
re-equipment, the distillery was
re-opened by HRH Prince Charles in 1998.
In reopening Benromach Distillery,
Gordon & MacPhail pleased many whisky
drinkers when they decided to create a
classic Speyside single malt – a style
that draws its influence from pre-1960s
Speyside whiskies.
Since then, sales of Benromach have
grown rapidly. Last year they increased
by 29% and the whisky is now exported to
30 countries around the world.
Last month the company opened two new
dunnage warehouses as it expands to meet
growing demand. It also recently
recruited a third distiller.
The new Benromach 100° Proof 10 year old
will be in whisky specialist shops from
this month. I haven't had the chance to
taste it yet but this is certainly one
that I will taste and I will update this
page soon with my review.
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Benromach 100° Proof 10 Year Old Tasting Note:
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Bottled at 57% ABV.
William
Morrison's Tasting Notes:
Nose: Tasting note coming soon!
Taste:
Finish:
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