Benromach Contrasts Peat Smoke vs Raasay Hebridean The Draam Single Malt Whisky
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Benromach Contrasts Peat Smoke currently starts £1.00 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £53.99 | £54.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Benromach | Raasay Distillery |
| Type | Single Malt Whisky | Single Malt Whisky |
| Size | 700ml | 700ml |
| Where to buy |
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.
Raasay Hebridean The Draam Single Malt Whisky
Raasay Hebridean The Draam Single Malt Whisky is a lightly peated, fruit-rich expression that captures the essence of traditional Hebridean whisky with a modern twist. Crafted entirely on the Isle of Raasay, this flagship single malt is the result of a unique six-cask recipe developed by Master Distiller Alasdair Day. Two distinct spirits—peated and unpeated—are matured separately in first-fill American rye whiskey casks, fresh Chinkapin oak casks, and first-fill Bordeaux red wine casks. These are then expertly married to create a whisky of remarkable depth and elegance. The Draam was first introduced in 2021 and officially named in 2025 to reflect its identity and make it more recognisable on the back bar. It is bottled with natural colour and no chill filtration, preserving its full character and texture. On the nose, The Draam offers fragrant smoke, dried fruit, and subtle spice, with hints of red berries and toasted oak. The palate is smooth and layered, delivering rich dark fruit flavours, gentle peat smoke, and sweet vanilla, balanced by warming spice and a touch of maritime salinity. The finish is long and satisfying, with lingering notes of smoke, oak, and ripe fruit that speak to its complex cask heritage.
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