It has been some time, however I acquired this pattern from Michiel Wigman‘s stand at Spirits within the Sky 2023. At all times a pleasure to undergo his archive of outdated bottles. He recommended this Benromach 1968 to me, an outdated bottling from Hart Brothers.
Benromach 27 yo 1968 (43%, Hart Brothers 1995, Port Wooden)
Nostril: sherry from the outdated days. Pipe tobacco, leather-based sure books, with good eucalyptus and dried herbs. Then additionally a crimson fruit theme: raspberry jam, hints of Oude Kriek and even a whiff of pomegranate juice. Later additionally mint tea, library mud and outdated sourish oak.
Mouth: first rate depth. There’s a really clear oaky layer, however by no means invasive. Eucalyptus and mint with this skinny and stylish trace of pipe tobacco, leather-based and natural tea. Some forest fruit sweetness and darkish chocolat within the background. Then hints of chilly espresso, bitter plum, nutmeg and saffron.
End: fairly lengthy, with a dry woodiness, natural notes, black rye bread and a pinch of salt.
These days I typically write a 20-30 yr outdated whisky tastes youthful than it truly is. This then again appears a lot older than simply 27 years, in a pleasant means. The wooden left a transparent footprint however the quantity of tobacco notes, natural sherry and fruits make up for this. Nonetheless out there from The Whisky Change, in case you can’t resist.
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