Benromach – Contrasts: Peat Smoke 2010 (46%)

Benromach Contrasts: Peat Smoke 2010 is a small-batch Speyside single malt made from heavily peated barley, malted to 35 ppm. It was matured in first-fill bourbon casks and released in 2022, bottled at 46% abv. The nose is full and smoky, with vanilla, lemon zest, apples and white chocolate. On the palate come toasted oak, honey and sweet ripe fruit, followed by butterscotch, toasted marshmallow and lemon sorbet alongside sweet smoke. The finish carries sweetness and the glow of embers.