Benromach 40 Years Batch 2 (2022)
Whiskies of this age are rare. Whiskies of this calibre are even rarer. The Benromach 40 Years Batch 2, bottled in 2022 at a bold 56.5% ABV, hails from Scotland's Speyside region and spent four decades in first fill sherry casks. This is not an everyday dram – it’s a sensorial time capsule, meticulously composed and highly limited.
The panel
Mean 90.5 · spread 1
Value for money 0/5
- Distillery
- Benromach
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Age
- 40 years
- Strength
- 56.5% ABV
- Character
- rich
Tasting
Nose
What strikes first is a noble aged character – no dust, just maturity. Cognac-like notes rise gently, followed by ginger, maple syrup and a touch of honey. There’s an underlying richness of sweet aged leather, ripe tobacco, and a whiff of coffee grounds. Add to that deeply overripe red fruits, baked apple and sugar beet – it’s an aromatic tapestry that unfolds slowly and rewards patience.
Palate
On the palate, this whisky is surprisingly vivid. Despite its age, it’s oily, full-bodied and layered. The entry is sweet, with orange and grapefruit bringing a light tang. Then the cask takes over: curry, Indian spices, and dry tannic structure. Toward the end, ginger makes a comeback, followed by a flash of sour cherries, adding drama and contrast.
Finish
The finish is medium in length, but full of character. Notes of old oak, some bordering on burnt wood, dominate the aftertaste. Intense spice lingers, balanced by a subtle return of fruity undertones – the sherry cask’s final whisper.
Verdicts
Marcel
This Benromach 40 Years is like a well-told novel: profound, full of surprises, and with a spice that lingers long after. It demonstrates just how majestic well-aged whisky can be without shouting for attention – a true experience for connoisseurs seeking something extraordinary.
Sascha
The harmonious balance of sweet fruit, spicy depth, and structured oak maturity makes the Benromach 40 Years a technically impressive whisky. Despite its power, it remains remarkably well-balanced and impressively showcases how complexity and approachability can go hand in hand.
What it is worth
We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Benromach as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.
Latest mean bid £128 across 87 lots · 2024-08