Benromach Contrasts Peat Smoke vs Glenglassaugh 12 Year Old Single Malt
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £53.99 | £53.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Benromach | Glenglassaugh |
| Type | Single Malt Whisky | Single Malt Whisky |
| Size | 700ml | 700ml |
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Benromach Contrasts Peat Smoke
Benromach Contrasts Peat Smoke is a bold Speyside single malt whisky crafted in small batches using heavily peated Scottish barley and matured exclusively in first-fill bourbon casks. This expression forms part of Benromach’s Contrasts series, which explores flavour profiles that diverge from the distillery’s traditional lightly peated style. Distilled in 2014 and bottled in 2024, this 9-year-old whisky is bottled at 46% ABV, with natural colour and no chill filtration, preserving its full character and texture. On the nose, it opens with sweet vanilla and lemon sherbet, layered with apricot and gentle wood smoke. The palate delivers a rich burst of orchard fruits, including poached apple and pear, complemented by cinder toffee and subtle spice. A hint of menthol and anise adds complexity, while the peat smoke remains present but balanced, enhancing rather than overpowering the fruity sweetness. The finish is medium-long, with lingering notes of caramel, green bell pepper and soft smoke that fade into a vegetal freshness.
Glenglassaugh 12 Year Old Single Malt
Glenglassaugh is distilled with mineral rich spring water and nourished by the sea air that drifts through the warehouses. After maturing in a combination of bourbon, sherry and red wine casks it develops a harmonious balance of coastal richness, shaped by an abundance of land and sea. This 12 year old single malt from Glenglassaugh has sweet coastal waves on the nose of ripe apricot and fig that meld with toasted vanilla and tropical flora. The palate is candied pistachio, date and sweet fig roll into waves of morello cherry and whipped cream, infused with fresh coastal air.
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