7.5 (3)
Brand
Benromach
Expression
2009/2017 Château Cissac
Whisky type
Single Malt
Distillery
Benromach Distillery
Origin
Speyside, Scotland
Year distilled
2009
Year launched/bottled
2017
Limited edition
4,200 bottles
ABV.
45.00%
In collection
16×

Review by Benromach

Tasting note

Pour a good dram into a glass, noticing the dark gold colour, swirl it around and take some little sniffs to enjoy the AROMA WITHOUT WATER the fabulous influence of the Château Cissac casks will be immediately apparent, with melon notes, red apples, delicate and zesty orange peel and dark chocolate. Theres also an underlying floral note and a delightful charred oak edge... the Benromach signature. Now take a sip and enjoy the TASTE WITHOUT WATER. Its slightly peppery on the palate with sweet vanilla, creamy milk chocolate... theres even refreshing lemon and limeade flavours with a nod and a wink towards the effervescent. Satisfying hints of red wine tannins emerge, complementing a lingering peat smoke. Now add some water, swirl it around and savour the AROMA WITH WATER. There are hints of pressed green apple and pear... and delicate oak aromas develop, complemented by the lingering peppermint. Take a good sip and roll it around your mouth enjoying the TASTE WITH WATER. At first youll sense some spiciness and cracked black pepper. A slight bitterness develops, with grapefruit and orange peel. Now you may detect deeper hints of bonfire embers, complemented by Brazil nuts and gorgeous cocoa flavours.

Note

A LIMITED EDITION expression capturing the fabulous influence of finishing in Château Cissac casks, balanced by a TANTALISING hint of our signature Benromach smokiness.