Benromach – Contrasts Peat Smoke 2012 (70cl, 46%)

Benromach Contrasts Peat Smoke is a single malt Scotch whisky made in small batches from heavily peated barley. It was distilled in 2012 and bottled in 2021 at 46% abv, and comes in a 70cl bottle. The whisky is matured in first-fill bourbon barrels. The notes begin with fragrant vanilla, which leads to lemon sherbet and apricot, and the finish is smoky, like bonfire embers.