Benromach Distillery from Forres, in the Scottish Highlands, has just launched a rare 50-Years-Old single malt that has been maturing over five decades.
The special release is presented in "unique hand-crafted glass decanters" created by Glasstorm, one of the UK’s most established hot glass studios.
Benromach’s ethos and dedication to traditional methods - it has a history dating back to 1898 - has "been echoed by Glasstorm", who used a highly skilled ‘battuto’ technique to finish the decanters. This technique is only practiced by master glassmakers and sees the glass sculpted by hand, making each bottle a unique work of art.
Only 248 decanters of this single cask release are available worldwide, retailing at £20,000 (that's just a tad under $40,000 Aussie.
“I’m proud to be distillery manager at a time when we release this exquisite single malt, the epitome of our dedication to create exceptional whiskies by hand,” says distillery manager Keith Cruickshank.
“Each element of Benromach 50-Years-Old has been crafted by hand using traditional techniques. This includes the decanter, which not only mirrors the spirit in terms of quality but also embodies the passion and meticulous attention to detail that has gone into crafting it.
“It is truly a memorable experience for the team to be able to release this very special whisky; a single malt that has been made by hand and shaped by time.”
I haven't tried the whisky yet. My sample must have been delayed in the post.
“It is truly a memorable experience for the team to be able to release this very special whisky; a single malt that has been made by hand and shaped by time.”
I haven't tried the whisky yet. My sample must have been delayed in the post.
Here are the official tasting notes:
Nose: Smooth citrus peel with hints of strawberry and a touch of smoke. Pineapple notes come to the fore, alongside fruitcake and a dash of lemon sherbet.
Taste: Stewed fruit aromas are complemented by orange zest and a hint of aged leather. Medjool dates and flambeed banana give way to toasted almonds.
Finish: Full and long finish with cracked black pepper and a wisp of smoke.
Taste: Stewed fruit aromas are complemented by orange zest and a hint of aged leather. Medjool dates and flambeed banana give way to toasted almonds.
Finish: Full and long finish with cracked black pepper and a wisp of smoke.
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