Benromach Peat Smoke 2009

Launched as part of the Speyside distillery's Contrasts range, Benromach Peat Smoke is only ever produced in very small batches, using Scottish barley malted with high levels of peat smoke at 42ppm. Distilled in 2009, matured in first-fill bourbon barrels and bottled in 2020. Non-chillfiltered, naturally coloured and bottled at 46%.

Bottle size: 700ml

Nose: Very rich smoke with fragrant vanilla and light citrus zest. Hints of apples develop accompanied by white chocolate.

Palate: Smooth with toasted oak, honey and sweet ripe fruit. Butterscotch and marshmallow flavours lead to a lemon sherbet all alongside sweet smoke.

Finish: Mouth-coating sweetness and bonfire embers.