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Benromach Peat Smoke (Phenol Level 53PPM). Speyside, Scotland. ABV: 46.00%. Tasted at home, purchased as part of a 3 x 200mL pack of Benromach malts, $100.
Colour: Pale straw.
Nose: Smokey, but more like a campfire rather than peat.
Palate: Sweet peat and oaky flavours.
Finish: Honey and gentle smoke roll around the mouth.
Comments: Definitely the pick of the three Benromachs from this tasting pack. Interesting that they’ve gone out of their way to make a definitive statement about the peat level.
It’s certainly a different beast to your typical peaty Scottish whiskies (e.g. Islay or island whiskies), given Benromach is a Speyside whisky that should hardly surprise. Softer, sweeter flavours make for a more subtle experience, so if you’re someone who is apprehensive about peaty drams it could be a decent place to start and dip your toe in the water. Or in the whisky, though I don’t recommend that literally. Regardless, the Benromach Peat Smoke makes for a good point of difference to other peaty drams you might have tried before.