Whisky review : Benromach ''Peat Smoke'' dist.2004 bot.2012, 53ppm bottled @ 46%

Whisky review : Benromach ''Peat Smoke'' dist.2004 bot.2012, 53ppm bottled @ 46%

-Natural colouring
-Non chill-filtered
-bottled at 46%
-1st filled bourbon cask

Colour: very pale, gold, light straw

Nose: light peat, smoke, white smoke, sweet notes, light spices.

Mouth: peat, medicinal oil, light ash, smoke, chili, more peat, fresh smoke. With water, it turns to the classic wet tar, peat, very light and soft, smooth peat, very nice. Very close to Ardbeg in terms of palate. Not as mature and ''fine'' yet...a great alternative to the pricey Islay malt.

Finish: lingering peat and smoke, sticky peat...tar, touches of herbs and oil..just slowly fading. very good indeed.

A for the price. at 64,5 (SAQ), simply a great purchase. Still a tad young but the taste is great.
A for the taste. For any Islay fan, it a great Malt. Great peat and smokes touches. Recommended for any peat lover. 
A for presentation. Metal tubing and very good looking label. Simple and clean.