Benromach Contrasts: Air Dried Oak 2012
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This exclusive edition of whisky Benromach Contrasts: Air Dried Oak 2012 is part of the Contrasts series, where the Benromach distillery explores the impact of different wood treatments on the final flavor of the whisky.
For Air Dried Oak, the oak casks were first air-dried “standing up” before they became virgin oak casks filled with distillate.
The distillation took place in 2012 and the whisky matured for approximately 10 years in these new oak casks. The result is a whisky with a rich yet delicate aroma and a complex flavor profile.
The nose captures sweet notes of vanilla and caramel, toasted cereals, citrus blossoms with a subtle hint of smoke and oak.
The palate is smooth and gentle, with spicy notes (black pepper) combined with citrus, menthol freshness, and oak. The finish is medium to long, with a gentle waft of smoke in the background.
This expression offers an interesting alternative for whisky lovers: it focuses on pure oak character and subtle smoke, which is less common in the Speyside region.
