2014 Benromach Batch 3 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

If you were exploring the deeper, heavier side of Speyside malts, natural strength Cragellachies and Mortlachs might be your first point of call - if you can find them. Benromach now offers a third way to go, and it's more viable than the other two. Their vintage-dated cask strength editions are released in batches, each promising variations on a theme, each delivering a smorgasbord of whisky flavours: A little smoke in combination with first-fill Bourbon and Sherry sweetness plus a rich, oily texture that's downright delicious. It's as much fun as you're likely to squeeze out of ten year old malt! Batch #3 lands at 60.6% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.

Notes from the producers... Nose: Rich fruitcake aromas. Taste: Stewed plum, marmalade and spicy black pepper. Finish: Lingering smoke and a hint of aniseed.