Benromach 21-year-old

Benromach

WB 86.9 651 оценок 43.0 %vol 21 лет 700

1st Fill Bourbon + Sherry Whiskybase

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Benromach 21 описывают как мягкий, сложный и сбалансированный виски с шерри, кожей, табаком, сухофруктами, шоколадом и лёгким дымом, но часто критикуют крепость 43% за водянистость и короткий финиш. Мнения расходятся: от похвалы глубине и питкости до серных, древесных и «картонных» нот и сомнений в цене.

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В большинстве отзывов виски характеризуют как сложный, элегантный и многослойный, с щедрым влиянием шерри: сухофрукты, изюм, орехи, апельсиновая цедра, молочный шоколад, мёд, специи, кожа, табак и сдержанный торфяной дым. Нос нередко хвалят сильнее вкуса, отмечая сбалансированность и дым в роли поддержки; во вкусе иногда находят меньшую фруктовость, чем в аромате, пряность (корица, мускат, перец, имбирь), шоколад и орехи. Часть отзывов говорит о мягкости, гармоничности, глубине и хорошем соотношении цены и качества, а также о том, что виски «пьётся выше своего веса». При этом некоторые отмечают, что он «тихий» и раскрывается не сразу. Главная повторяющаяся претензия — крепость 43%: её называют слишком низкой, из-за чего вкус кажется водянистым и «плоским», а финиш коротким; многие считают, что более высокая крепость раскрыла бы ароматы. Мнения о финише расходятся — от длинного, пряного и сухого до среднего, средне-долгого и быстро угасающего. Звучат и заметно отрицательные или противоречивые оценки: серные ноты («тухлые яйца»), «чистая резина», химически-пластиковые и «картонные» ноты, слишком древесный характер, одномерность, дисбаланс и сомнительная цена; часть предпочитает 10- или 15-летнюю версию, а несколько отзывов прямо называют его разочаровывающим или худшим из стандартных Benromach. Отдельно отмечено, что в новой версии ослаблены кожаные элементы, дым и солёность по сравнению со старой, из-за чего виски стал менее «хардкорным», а тело названо одновременно «жирноватым, но слабоватым».

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GLENRIGI Connoisseur 85 30 mar 2023 3:53 pm

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

JBKwb Connoisseur 86 26 may 2023 10:11 pm

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Ksaya Expert Senior 86 22 jun 2024 7:02 am

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 87

bl0wb4ck Expert Senior 87 30 jul 2024 10:19 pm

A typical Benromach on the nose. Compared to 10yo and 15yo, however, this one lacks something special, especially since I didn't give it 20 years of age when blind. Because of the price I would prefer the 10yo & 15yo.

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Abadon05 Expert Senior 84 03 nov 2024 4:39 pm

Light smoke, first lemon on the nose, then orange. And a little cinnamon. Otherwise the nose is a bit hidden. The taste is noticeably more bitter. More red berries, the smoke is denser and the lemon is very present. Mild, sweet finish, better than in taste, the smoke spreads. A little wood. All in all, quite nice, but nothing spectacular, especially not for its age and price. And then there's the price. You don't have to, but you can.

feolai Connoisseur 87 04 mar 2026 3:09 am

Aroma-Pronounced；Palate-87/100; Aftertaste-Med-Long；

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

WhiskyLovingPianist Connoisseur 87 27 mar 2026 7:46 pm

https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2026/03/24/croydon-whisky-festival-2026-part-1-3/ C: Bolder and richer than the 15yo with its lightly spiced, sherried presentation, beyond this being a 21yo vs 15yo showdown, the two are very different in style to be compared so strictly. Seemingly more resilient to the low 43% ABV, the [HP18 alternative] 21yo is an attractive proposition at £120 [with discount code CASK2020].

gallfux Connoisseur — 09 jan 2021 9:05 pm

I think it's delicious. A balanced malt that has many notes to offer. The only downer is that it is almost too mild, especially in the mouth. If he now had a few percent more, then that would be a candidate for a purchase. So I'll keep it in mind.

LordBellamy Connoisseur 89 06 mar 2021 7:02 pm

with water: no, it's a bit weak on the chest Conclusion: I already had it in my glass two weeks ago during an online dating, and it disappointed me. Today it is solo in the glass, it convinces me above all with its complexity and balance, only the 43% is a small flaw

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	89	incredibly dense with its only 43%, complex, orange peel, subtle smoke after a dry campfire, leather, tobacco, dark sweetness, something of BBQ, subtly meaty, also some spices such as camphor, nutmeg and also subtly cinnamon, vanilla, blackberries
Вкус	89	Quite a mild start, but also here a great complexity with blackberries, leather, smoke and a good load of spices
Финиш	88	long, great sweetness paired with smoke, orange juice, beautiful oak, some liquorice in the back

djmaxliving Expert Junior 88 28 apr 2021 11:06 pm

Having originally reviewed this back in 2021, nearly two years ago, and pretty much not touched any spirit since that period. This whisky has improved while sitting in the bottle, the strongest points are the nose and the beginning to the middle part. Rating it's between 89 to 90 for me, the only let down is the finish still.

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Нос	90	Gingerbread, thick honey, light bitter chocolate orange, quite sweet, shortbread, and dates. The distillery character is much more subtle and refined compared to younger expressions.
Вкус	88	Spicy, brine, oak, still has power for 21 years old and 43%, plums, sweet honey, raspberry jam, dunnage, and new leather.
Финиш	86	Medium long, light peat smoke, oak, and honey lozenges.

Lukas_Kiene Expert Senior 88 15 jun 2021 5:15 pm

A flatterer who is extremely fun. Wonderful balance of age-related notes (in a positive sense) and a nice selection of sweet fruits. Great candidate to serve as a gem for the relaunch of the newly launched (visually revised) Benromach range.

Likudi Connoisseur 87 07 jan 2022 9:32 pm

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

L_Gillian Expert Senior 88 21 apr 2022 9:19 pm

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Нос	89	Musty tobacco leafs, chimney soot, orangettes (those chocolate covered orange sweets) laurel leafs, citric salt, brass, some vanilla extract and curry. A heavy kind of sigarette smoke in the background. Really intriguing, yet cozy and comfortable nose. There’s more ex-bourbon than expected, definitely not an overly sherried whisky (which i feared of going in)
Вкус	89	Punches way above it’s weight, could pass as a 46% easily. Thick, oily umami flavours. Salt and pepper, chimney soot, some figs and red fruits, salty bouillon and creamy green curry.
Финиш	87	The strength now just about manages pulls through here, i’m sure some extra % would’ve went a long way here. Oily coating. More curry, cloves, sigarette smoke lingers for quite some time.

weekendwarrior Member Senior 82 29 may 2022 10:25 pm

I would have expected a more tamed and mellow whisky after 21 years of aging. It is still good value but definitely below the value I am used to receive by this distillery.

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Нос	90	Rather complex. Caramel, baked apple, dust, dates. Later on bergamot and chocolate came forward.
Вкус	83	Doesn’t follow as strong as the nose but still a full bodied, meaty Benromach. Sweet, oranges, and cinnamon.
Финиш	72	Spicy, dry and tannic.

glen efze Connoisseur 83 13 jan 2023 2:57 pm

A Benromach with a proud 21 years, which now costs 150 €. A steep price for a whisky that, with a miserable 43% vol. That's where it comes from and is therefore certainly also chill-filtered. The color is natural and dark golden. www.glen-efze.de

2ndSip Connoisseur 87 24 feb 2024 9:52 am

Oh, that aroma... the nosing is really fun here, the way you would imagine a sherry-focused, well-aged malt that is also a bit dirty and has a few (rounded) edges, wonderfully complex as new aromas keep emerging. I can do the nosing alone for hours. Then comes the - let's call it "nasty" - awakening in the taste (?). In terms of taste, it's actually a completely different malt. The sweet fruitiness is there, but quickly turns into something strangely bitter (is that the combination with the smoke?). It's hard to explain... er, it's not an off note in the classic sense like sulphur or something similar, but something is disturbing the aromas. Unfortunately, in my opinion, he is gone pretty quickly, even considering his 21 years. Wow, great nosing, good taste but unfortunately not good enough for a whole bottle, I'd rather get two or three bottles of the 15. [91 - 87 = extremely tasty -> I'd better get a second bottle] It's difficult to classify in terms of rating, because the aromas from the nosing are absolutely top league, but the taste somehow can't keep up.

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Нос	92	Sherry-like aromas throughout; juicy raisins, dark plums, cherries, figs, oranges, sticky sweetness of honey and caramel (but not PX-sticky, more "savory" sweet), plus a handful of dried apricots and apples. Behind this is a dirty smoke, like an old wood industry plant with a wood-burning stove, sometimes also sooty and old - it fits so well with the whole aroma, wow. Musty notes from the wine cellar (in the best sense of the word). Added to this is a spice from the oak barrel and the typical sherry herbs (especially the Maggi herb is present here), cinnamon with brown sugar (Christmas market baked apple and cinnamon). Milk chocolate, marzipan, lightly roasted walnut become stronger over time and push themselves to the fore.
Вкус	86	spicier than expected, fruity, sweet, but it quickly turns into a bitter note (old wood-tannin mixture), nutmeg; phew, that was surprising... There's that subtle dirty smoke in the background again, but still noticeable. Nuts, dryness on the tongue, er, it fades away pretty quickly at the end, I would have expected something longer from a 21-year-old wine - oh well. 2nd Sip: Orange, the red sherry fruits, spice, the "dirty" component is a bit stronger than in the first sip; but it quickly turns into a strange bitter note, more bitter than espresso powder, has a stale sour bitterness, also slightly leathery, wet tobacco that is starting to rot - something like that.
Финиш	84	Dry, tobacco, leather, spice, oak barrel tannins, again the dirty, sooty ash/smoke. Mmm, the expectation of 21 years is perhaps somewhat different, but it is gone quite quickly, even if some of it still sticks to the tongue and in the mouth - the main aromas are gone relatively quickly.

littlebuzzed Expert Senior 86 13 nov 2024 4:56 am

Liked the sample, but don't need a bottle

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	Chocolate & toffee, jammy fruits, leather and tobacco
Вкус	86	Chocolate, citrus, creamy mouthfeel, a little peat, tobacco bitterness building up
Финиш	85	Wood & chocolate, pepper, lot's of tobacco and oak

Gasperia Expert Senior 87 07 dec 2024 1:35 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Ozzyosbourne007 Expert Senior 88 27 aug 2025 7:09 pm

нос 91 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

Peatyjohn Expert Senior 85 02 oct 2025 9:29 pm

it has nice soft fruity notes, leather, tobacco and slight sweetness with gentle caramels and spices. The refined side of Benromach.

Whisnyx Expert Senior 87 21 feb 2026 4:54 pm

The flavor set is appealing and well-composed, but it lacks volume and overall density/intensity on the palate.

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Нос	88	cranberry, raspberry, red grapes, faint smoke, faint earthiness, a saline/briny touch, nuts, yellow flowers, apple, a hint of sulfur, vanilla
Вкус	86	watery/thin, nuts, a slight dried-fruit note, wet wood, gentle sweetness and salinity, ginger, a touch of clove, orange, chocolate
Финиш	86	nuts, dried fruit?, salinity, earthiness, a little dark chocolate, oak Length: short

feolai Connoisseur 87 04 mar 2026 3:07 am

Aroma-Pronounced；Palate-87/100; Aftertaste-Med-Long；

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

Jamie McDubh Connoisseur 84 26 jun 2026 9:26 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

Ro_Weil Member Senior 87 02 aug 2026 3:35 pm

A slightly higher ABV would have made this even better. Overall its very good.

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Нос	87	Green apple, raisins and plums A faint medicinal note, leather and sulphur
Вкус	87	sweetness somewhere between brown sugar and honey Vanilla, raisins and plums Coastal salinity and a maritime character faint touch of peat Nutty, toasted notes, citrus and burning firewood Leather, oak, cinnamon and dark chocolate Rubber, plastic and asphalt
Финиш	86	Dried plums and dark chocolate touch of black pepper green bean

Quak Connoisseur 88 23 oct 2020 8:55 pm

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

LDB Connoisseur 88 23 may 2021 5:30 pm

Very tasty, this Benromach. Straightforward - not overly complex - but well done. Would I want to spend 100++ for a whole bottle? Certainly not, but I like the sample. The note of braised red small apples reminds me a little of the Benriach 25.

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Нос	89	Apple and cinnamon rolls, fruit slices with dried figs, a touch of local herbs (lovage, rosemary) and old brass handles.
Вкус	88	Very smooth (should only be understood positively here in the sense of elegant understatements). Braised apples with honey.
Финиш	87	Some wood smoke, a little grapefruit and a slight astringency now indicate age.

Whiskylifestyle Connoisseur 88 25 may 2021 10:45 am

dram-drinker Connoisseur 84 14 jun 2021 9:04 pm

Not very complex but powerful and drinkable

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Нос	84	Red fruits, apple, nuts, tea, whiffs of leather, little citrusy, little meaty, hints of wood
Вкус	85	Little punchy, oily, subtle sweetness, more nuts, little dried fruits, little liquorice, chocolate, more leathery notes
Финиш	84	Long, warm, nutty, spicy, woody

Will_iam Connoisseur 88 20 dec 2021 8:25 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

dan_o_b Expert Junior 89 11 apr 2022 4:57 pm

Tried at The Whisky Show 2021 and at a member led tasting for Manchester Whisky Club. Highly impressed. Obviously top end price wise but that seems to be the going rate nowadays for a distillery bottling at 21+. Quite heavy on the sherry considering it is a marriage of casks. Feels higher octane than 43% on the palette.

Stanzeflasche Connoisseur 88 22 oct 2023 3:36 am

Exceptionally creamy and honeyed. Here we have the authentic character of Benromach, with notes of vanilla flan, whipped cream, cinnamon leaf and nutmeg. Baked oranges, grapefruit, a seed of redcurrant. The smoke is barely perceptible. On the palate, candied vanilla, lemon zest, it's very balanced. Yellow fruits, very discreet spices. Long and well-controlled finish, on cereals, rye and wheat, dried fruits, dates and apricots. Fresh fig, sandy earth. Excellent work, but not earth-shattering either. That's pretty much what we expected. I'd like to say it's great, but no. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2023/10/benromach-21-yo.html

нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 89

Whiskybear70 Expert Senior 86 29 aug 2024 3:21 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85

locsei.robert Expert Senior 86 04 feb 2025 10:43 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

manspear Expert Senior 87 17 apr 2025 7:48 am

retried after one year, nicely matured.

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

Banzai Connoisseur 88 04 jan 2026 7:40 am

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

Wolf68 Connoisseur 85 26 nov 2020 8:40 pm

нос 87 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

tribe Connoisseur 89 06 feb 2021 8:36 pm

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Нос	89	Malt, roasted nuts and a subtle, delicate smoke. Oily and old school.
Вкус	89	Wow, my best Benromach to date. Thick with strawberry and fig jam, oranges, syrupy sugar, vanilla, malt, and a hint of smoke. Cinnamon and cherry, a touch of herbs and citrus. A great cigar, and it tastes like the long-gone Malta. Keep it up, I like it. Top!
Финиш	88	The flavor fades and the sweetness lingers. No pepper or anything spicy. Superb.

Mortar1703 Connoisseur 87 09 feb 2021 10:44 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 88

Hvdree Connoisseur 85 13 mar 2021 12:11 am

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

riegerjonas Expert Senior 89 12 apr 2021 12:25 pm

2021-04-10

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Нос	88	sweet, sour, oak, wet hay, raspberries, strawberries, vanilla, cane sugar
Вкус	89	intense oak notes, light smoke, fruity, distillery character comes through, little gooseberry
Финиш	89

sengaia Expert Senior 79 07 may 2021 7:59 pm

This has so many things going for it that I am sad to give it such a modest mark, but I have to since this whisky is stained by sulphur. It’s not much, and not really noticeable on the nose but quite so on the palate. Otherwise this is a wonderful and complex dram which conveys its age and complexity well. If you don’t notice or mind sulphur you will probably like this a lot. For me the rotten eggs on the palate and finish are too much and I hope the following batches will not include such subpar casks.

Mac_Pinto Member Junior 87 18 may 2021 11:31 am

This is a truly beautiful dram; from the dream of a nose to the exciting palate. The finish isn't on par but isn't disappointing either. With the same first-fill ex-Bourbon and Sherry seasoned casks as the 10 and 15, you can see the added character of those extra years spent absorb cask characteristics. However, for the price, I'm not sure I will return to this bottle. You could arguable get a lot more for your buck, and apart from the 15, and any potential single cask releases that show up in my country, I doubt I'll be housing any Benromach in my bar. Overall, a really really lovely experience.

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Нос	90	Dark amber color. Beautiful, rich creamy nose. Bursts of ripe dark fruits, strong citrus accent. Dark chocolate, almost like a pudding. Hints of honeyed ginger, like an orange ginger cookie. Swirls of vanilla holding it all together. Just a really wonderful fruity, pleasant nose. Absolutely loved it.
Вкус	86	Very nice creamy mouthfeel. Dry mouth, dark grapes come to the fore. Cinnamon and pepper have their say, dancing around the palate. Citric overtones throughout the experience. Finishes off with a little chocolately touch.
Финиш	84	Medium rich finish. Immediate citrus and fresh tropical acidic fruits. Some oaky character persists initially. Fumes of ginger start rising from the back of the throat, almost medicinal but more pleasant. Some lingering chocolately sweetness around the edges of the palate. Finishes with an oaky texture, and some lingering cinnamon.

mema82 Connoisseur 88 21 mar 2022 12:26 am

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 89

zzqfyl Connoisseur 88 08 apr 2022 7:35 pm

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

aboutWhisky Expert Junior 89 05 oct 2022 6:42 pm

Tasty and multi-layered. I especially like it on the nose. Otherwise, I'm a bit torn as to whether a few more percent alcohol would do him good. However, the peppery note in the mouth compensates for this somewhat. Even if, in my opinion, the sherry is a bit more intense than the bourbon, you should definitely not expect a sherry bomb. https://www.aboutwhisky.de/tastingnotes/benromach-21-years/

LeChiffre Connoisseur 88 25 mar 2023 1:40 pm

Great drinkable and complex malt. Beautiful variety of aromas with lots of cinnamon apple and a mouth-flattering feeling (mouth waters). If you don't just have to have a lot of %-Bums in the glass, you can have a lot of fun here.

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

riven1824 Expert Senior 87 31 may 2023 5:00 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

TimkoT Connoisseur 86 24 nov 2023 7:24 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

Klexx Connoisseur 86 01 mar 2024 4:53 am

нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

VEF206 Connoisseur 87 21 mar 2024 7:35 pm

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

manspear Expert Senior 87 30 jun 2024 5:39 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

MichalESTD1986 Connoisseur 85 02 jun 2025 11:14 pm

нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Schreiraupe Expert Senior 89 25 nov 2020 10:06 pm

Coming up: Benromach 21y & Benromach 15y. How does the new 21er compare to the delicious 15er. Is double the price justified ...

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Нос	89	Benromach 21y: Very diacetyl-heavy, buttery caramel, walnut, orange oil, sweet sherry aromas, dry oak spice, cinnamon, marzipan, baked apple, milk chocolate, a nuance of smoke Benromach 15y: Vegetable, hay, cornflowers, thyme, the sherry aromas are weaker than those of the 21st, fresh oak, light smoke, mineral, cocoa
Вкус	89	Benromach 21y: sweet wood spice, buttery bitter orange, milk coffee, dried cranberries, beautifully woven light smokiness, sweet and spicy sherry Benromach 15y: Sour cherries, softwood, cinnamon, medium smoky note, apples, nice bourbon sherry mix
Финиш	88	Benromach 21y: bittersweet, slightly furry, sour sherry note, medium length Benromach 15y: sweet campfire smoke, tobacco, milk coffee, long and pleasant Conclusion : 2 very different whiskys, both nevertheless with the typical distillery character. The 21er has the larger proportion of sherry and is deeper, more elegant and hardly smoky. The 15er is wilder, more vegetal and scores with the finish. 21er 89 P / 15er 88 P I think the price of the 21 is justified because it is a lot more elegant.

Dris Connoisseur 87 30 nov 2020 1:16 am

нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

joep Expert Senior 88 04 dec 2020 7:05 am

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88

thijs100 Connoisseur 90 12 jan 2021 3:49 pm

The Benromach 21 Years shows an entire new side of this distillery.

GlenGabriel Expert Junior 86 21 dec 2021 9:44 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 87

WLGOAGN Expert Senior 85 07 jun 2022 6:45 am

Sherry, dried fruits, nuttiness, mild sweet-sour note, some dark chocolate. An easy drinker. For the price, cask strength might hit the mark.

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

nallacam Connoisseur 90 20 dec 2022 10:11 am

нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 90

Demigod18 Member Junior 72 13 jan 2023 8:05 pm

Pure Rubber

olegborgol Connoisseur 88 07 may 2023 7:32 pm

Baked apple pie, milk chocolate, soft peat smoke, pepper, a little salt and citrus with a lemon accent. A good alternative to aged, but too expensive Islay or longrow. 22-22-22-22

DistiLesha Connoisseur 81 11 dec 2023 8:57 pm

I think this is a bad blend. The barrels were chosen in a strange way. For a 21-year-old release, they should have chosen something better. I think that the master blender was too clever. This whisky is not very pleasant to drink. Well, in any case, an interesting experience! 20 21 20 20

Slàinte Mhath Super Administrator 87 25 jun 2025 5:48 pm

Quick hit review. I am still struggling with the Soviet-style presentation of Benromach... not that the old one was any better, but the whisky fortunately is. Sherry-forward and nutty, the nose offers sultanas, lots of wood spices and hints of tobacco. Citrus fruits and soot come through. On the palate, baked apples, sweet oranges and marzipan compete with nutmeg, curry and some salty notes. Whiffs of peat smoke, heather honey and cherries subside in the medium-length finish. There is a lot to unpack in this dram, but I wish they would opt for a higher bottling strength. RATING: 4.0/5.0 stars ≙ 87 pts → FIRST-CLASS

Dramrunner Expert Senior 86 10 oct 2025 4:07 pm

Very nice and good, not bad in any way, Elegant and nice, maybe a little too nice even

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Нос	87	Quite warm, citrus, vanilla, orange zest
Вкус	87	Slightly alcoholic, dried fruit, citrus - orange zest, sweet and tasty, good sherry flavor
Финиш	87	Kind and sweet, not very prominent

dcsicsak Expert Senior 89 18 nov 2020 9:10 pm

It's a great addition to the Benromach lineup. It brings the DNA but the extra years round it more and given an extra layer of complexity in comparison to the 15 years old. The only con is the abv: Even if its a beautiful whisky, the 43% isn't enough to really let it shine - in my opinion. Somewhere 45-6% it would be a buttkick.

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Нос	90	Beautifully rich, complex but still well balanced. Initially some sweetness, gentle smokiness and a wonderful wet oakwood aromas. After some time it developing some ripe fruits: orange, plum, and some redberries. The woodiness is evolving into a beautiful "wood-parfume". In the background some menthol, and an old spice-like cooling sensation.
Вкус	88	After some peppery, sweet start, there are tons of sweet and sour orange, and some other fruits. Wet oak.
Финиш	88	Pretty long and sweet orange, dark chocolate, some oak.

Joschbert Expert Senior 91 24 dec 2020 9:07 pm

нос 90 · вкус 92 · финиш 91

Sweetspot Connoisseur 90 01 feb 2021 8:41 pm

delicious, interesting, great casks - but why 43% Vol.? we are missing out aromas! when we are defining a pro whisky here, i'm happy to pay 140-150 Euros for 48% Vol. and i would say this is a 90+ whisky. top oak definitely! for 43% Vol. the price should be around 110 Euro's.

нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

GJR Connoisseur 86 13 mar 2021 12:01 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

Mane140486 Expert Senior 86 28 apr 2021 10:56 am

a vibrant whisky despite its 21 years of age. A full nose of red fruits, grapes, dates and cinnamon, with a hint of an old book, corresponds to an equally tasty palate, with hints of spice, wood, bitter buttery orange, milk coffee, dried cranberries, and a nice note of pipe tobacco. Medium-long finish, bittersweet, corresponding to the palate. The note of sherry much more present than vanilla, which reveals how the cask first fill sherry has had a greater influence than that of bourbon.

Timmmieh Newbie 90 30 apr 2021 10:14 pm

awesome

Bowmore Axel Connoisseur 83 30 may 2021 11:43 pm

The evaluation was based on a 4 Benromach - Blind tasting with 2 befriended whisky lovers. Again, the 21-he was the weakest of the series 4 tasted Benromach. Because of its chemical Plastic notes. Not bad stuff but kind of Not our thing that evening. Unfortunately we only had a 50ml sample is available and we have that 21-er after the very good 11-year-old single Cask by Tasted from 2008 to 2020.

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Нос	84	Sour, perfumed, plastic, apple, butter, yellow Fruit, mirabelle plum, sour plum.
Вкус	82	Apple, sweet, a bit peppery, but somehow one-dimensional still pretty good. Delicately bitter - sweet, warming with one A touch of coffee but also a bit watery. Probably a few% more alcohol would have done him good.
Финиш	82	Quite long, and powerful, with no outstanding grades.

DramJammin Expert Junior 92 13 oct 2021 11:40 am

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YD84 Expert Senior 87 18 feb 2022 9:11 pm

Leather, earth, orange marmalade, slightly overripe orchard fruits, tobacco, butterscotch, sweet popcorn, fennel, milk chocolate, light vanilla, light smoke. Long, drying finish. Lots to unpick, elegant and complex. But a 21 year old whisky at 43%? Why, Benromach?

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 88

BarleyMail Expert Senior 88 26 oct 2022 5:51 pm

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Нос	89	Milk chocolate, hazelnut spread, oranges, caramelized apples, leather and tobacco leaves.
Вкус	88	Chocolate, oranges, mango, marzipan, honey, ginger, pepper and a frangipane cherry.
Финиш	88	Medium long finish. Chocolate, oranges and ginger. A beautiful and complex whisky, but I'm not sure I think it's worth the extra cost compared to the 15-year-old or annual cask strength editions.

Beaker65 Connoisseur 86 26 nov 2022 9:09 pm

Beautiful complex Benromach. Unfortunately, it only has an alcohol percentage of 43%.

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Нос	86	Delicious sherry aromas, citrus fruit, ginger, oak and fine accents of peat smoke.
Вкус	87	Unfortunately, this Benromach is not carried by a higher alcohol percentage. Black pepper, orange, raspberry, apples and sweet spices.
Финиш	85	In the short to medium finish it has notes of oak and soft peat smoke.

fnk Expert Senior 85 09 may 2023 6:43 pm

Very gentle, light, pleasant aroma. You just need to let it breathe. But I didn't like the taste, it was kind of harsh.

VashalmeN Expert Senior 86 20 jan 2024 2:53 pm

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 87

rueckenschwimmzipper Expert Senior 86 19 sep 2024 11:00 am

нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Highlander65 Expert Senior — 23 nov 2024 9:31 am

Color: amber Good, nice product, not particularly complex but very pleasant, not obvious and not pleasing. Solid.

Koning Connoisseur 88 05 jan 2025 5:02 pm

In comparison to the 15, the Benromach 21 is more subtle yet more complex than the 21. The age does feel indeed, the beautiful yet somewhat fragile palate gives me the same vibe as much older Benromachs I compared it too in the same verticale. The nose has considerable depth too, although the finish doesn't win me over completely and just prevent it from reaching 89 points to me.

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Нос	89	A promising start with a cigar box, including soft tobacco smoke and a dusty edge. Milk chocolate, raisins and peaches follow, together with a savoury accent (old cheese, soy sauce and stout beer). It also has a fresher side with heather flowers, lemon grass and a fresh IPA. A layered nose, very good!
Вкус	89	A warm spiciness coats the mouth, reminding me of black cardamom. Continues on citrus fruits, apples and milky oolong tea, while it also has a slightly fermented vibe. It becomes a bit darker after a while, with some coffee, chocolate, sesame seeds and a hint of sulphur. Some oak tannins unfold. It's quite subtle and even a bit fragile, yet it keeps coming in waves.
Финиш	87	Waves of light tobacco smoke, dry and spicy. It feels quite oaky, with some tannins too. Bitter oranges, cacao, coffee and a savoury note give it some depth.

DrummerBoy Newbie — 11 mar 2025 12:34 am

I was expecting more from this 21yo expression. It was a fresh bottle, so may well get better now it's opened, but it feels a little flat. This may well be in comparison to the barrel strength Signatory (M) I had earlier in the evening, but it still fell a little flat on my palette.

Willum Connoisseur 88 23 oct 2020 8:51 pm

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Rien Connoisseur 87 23 oct 2020 8:56 pm

mr_barleycorn Expert Senior 89 28 oct 2020 11:31 pm

Nose: First of all, it is difficult to cope with this enormous load of aromas. The Benromach pours extremely full from the 1920's Blenders glass and the first thing that strikes you immediately are ripe oranges. But also apples in the form of applesauce, dark grapes, vanilla sauce, milk chocolate, cinnamon, dust, wet wood, sweet dates and, over time, cream. The otherwise typical smoke stays very discreetly in the background, but is always subliminally involved. Taste: Still voluminous and pleasantly powerful for 43% vol. Again, the oranges are in the foreground and are now accompanied by more intense smoke, red apple, cinnamon, freshly ground black pepper, cane sugar, Earl Gray, milk chocolate, and now something hearty, like bouillon (umami). On the tongue, the expected sweetness fades into the background and gives way to spicy, woody aromas. Finish: Long, spicy, woody and pleasantly dry with dark chocolate, orange zest and a hint of mint. Conclusion: Not a snap at around 140 €, but worth the money without any ifs or buts. I'm sure a bit biased because I think the distillery is great. Nevertheless, I think this bottling is absolutely successful and I am a little annoyed that my bottle is already empty after the division. A completely different topic, however, is the question of whether the price jump from 60-70 € compared to the 15 yo is justified. I have to say there is nothing like the 15-year-old. However, if you prefer something a bit more exclusive, the Benromach 21 is definitely the right choice.

Gompy Expert Junior 88 26 nov 2020 8:12 pm

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 89

Mapl Connoisseur 91 17 mar 2021 5:08 pm

нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 91

Thoma Connoisseur 84 02 apr 2021 11:18 pm

нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 84

lincolnimp Connoisseur 87 25 sep 2021 1:07 am

My first impression of the nose is that it is a little muted and while the palate is pretty tasty it fades too quickly. It does improve as you go on but the palate is a little light, if the flavours had more depth then it would hit 90 points but the average score by other members is spot on at around 87 points.

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Der_Schnappulierer Expert Senior 88 15 nov 2021 8:03 pm

A really great malt, which perfectly shows the character of the distillery in connection with great barrel management. I find the price-performance ratio to be good.

MaroFF Connoisseur 88 13 feb 2022 7:02 am

A very pleasant dram, with a wide range of flavors and aromas. The price is adequate and not too high for a 21-year-old drink. I wonder how it would taste with a slightly higher 54-55% alcohol?

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Нос	88	honey, fruity, raisins, apricots, apples, wine at the end, light onions
Вкус	89	again guilty, sweet, orange, a bit of oak wood, leather, ending with milk toffee, fudge and plum jam
Финиш	88	long, pleasant, quite sweet, ripe cherries, lots of wood notes, slightly spicy ending with a hint of dark chocolate with sherry liquor and yeast dough.

MacRunrig Expert Junior 90 05 mar 2023 5:18 pm

A 'mature' Benromach with a clear sherry bias - but not overloaded with sherry notes! This is where the strengths of a good vatting from ex-BC and sherry casks become apparent in comparison to many full sherry cask maturations and also to many post-maturations (similar to the Old Pulteney 17, for example). Very complex and harmonious. Becomes increasingly 'round' in the opened large bottle - as is so often the case.

Lu Cifer Connoisseur 88 22 oct 2023 9:27 pm

dercaptain Connoisseur 87 12 nov 2023 8:31 pm

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alex..w..fan Connoisseur 89 29 may 2024 3:48 pm

I have a bottle dated October 6, 2023. A luxurious and delicate delicacy, full of pleasure! 22+ 23 21+ 22 89

PlayerW3 Expert Senior 87 03 aug 2024 2:28 pm

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Нос	88	Banana, apricot, grapes, apple juice, syrup, terpentaine, vanilla.
Вкус	88	Fruit syrup, complex, fruity.
Финиш	86	Smooth, sweet, fruity, medium long, oak.

junyvyao Connoisseur 87 28 jun 2025 12:16 pm

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RJKrueger Expert Senior 88 30 oct 2025 11:15 pm

A very interesting dram with a lovely smoky note and a strong Oloroso sherry influence. Nutty, with hints of dark, stewed fruit, caramel, chocolate, leather, tobacco, warm smoke, and spicy wood. Quite complex, but you need to take your time; it doesn't reveal itself immediately.

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

InbhirNis Expert Senior 87 27 nov 2020 10:46 pm

Sampled tonight at the Good Spirits Co. virtual tasting.

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Нос	89	Gentle but refined. Rich stone fruit, floral, and surprisingly close to the grain. The sherry cask influence is balanced well by a hint of peat. Demerara sugar.
Вкус	86	Well-balanced, dusty and malty, but a little thin.
Финиш	87	Medium, clean, faint smoke.

Brunobaer1887 Expert Senior 84 21 oct 2021 10:01 pm

An initially slightly tangy, then fruity-sweet flowery substance that actually has a unique selling point. This sweet taste, which turns into a finish with lavender and violet and leaves a hint of super unleaded - I don't yet know how to find it. Do i need a whole bottle? At this price rather no

нос 86 · вкус 82 · финиш 83

Spoerkel Connoisseur 87 06 dec 2021 10:15 am

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

SCHREDDER Connoisseur 87 01 feb 2022 10:26 pm

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Malthead19 Connoisseur 88 26 jun 2022 12:25 pm

COLOUR: amber (without dye) - a delicious drinkable 21 J. Whisky - Pleasant to drink, but not very deep - in direct comparison not much better than the old 15 J. (before 2020 !) - for about 140€ I wouldn't be completely convinced buy buy again

DocF Expert Senior 82 17 nov 2022 10:42 pm

I was allowed to try this one at a trade fair for little money. What can I say, sulfur and not a little wood, I can't stand the former at all, and to taste only a little smoke. All in all the worst Benromach standard yet and I love the 10/15yo.

TheWhiskySloth Expert Senior 84 26 jan 2023 11:15 pm

The nose is quite pleasant but it feels as if the wood has taken over which is apparent in the flavour and the finish. It lacks power and is somewhat disappointing.

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Нос	87	Brown sugar and cinnamon dusted baked apple strudel, a little marzipan, sponge cakes & lady fingers with some tinned peach.
Вкус	84	Light mouthfeel with sugary red apple but it’s a touch sour, drying and spiced with walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg and leathery tannicity.
Финиш	80	Bitter apple skins, tart apple and leather. Dry and tannic.

MichSan Expert Junior 85 06 aug 2023 5:38 pm

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RichardPsmith Expert Senior 85 12 mar 2024 2:14 pm

21: sulphurous smell, soaked apples, brine, on the throat you can feel a direct tone of medicine, effervescent aspirin, sweetness, long aftertaste, bourbon, dry, light smoke.

The_Osprey Expert Senior 78 01 may 2025 11:19 pm

Benromach 21yo 43%. Consumed Dec 2020. Aroma is apple pie. Nutmeg. Spiritous egg custard tart. Milky. Some cumin. Custard sawdust. Odd nose really. Taste is light and easy on delivery. Indistinct but punchy barrel character. Not what I would call 'furry' but sort of gives a vibe of reconstituted wood. Vanilla and sherry muddled together. It's okay. Lacks definition and I would be disappointed buying a full bottle at the cost. But it's not a bad whisky. (3.25/78) Benromach 21, SSMSW, 43%. 25ml sample from an Inverurie Whisky Shop tasting set. Consumed May 2025. Dark orange. Aroma is vague orange peel and toasted coconut, airy ‘sweet’ vanilla-banana oak. All very muted indeed, but some pleasant vibes. Body is watery. Taste is very soft and subtle. No rough edges here but also low on flavour. Ethereal oak, again the slight toasted coconut, delicate tannins and faint char … all sort of floating on a lake of water. Similarly muted on the palate as the first whisky I had tonight, the Benromach 15. Both of these whiskies have seemed very much over-diluted, even though some other whiskies survive dilution to 43% very well. These have both been drowned. I can appreciate how soft and delicate these whiskies are, and there’s an element of quiet refinement about them, but they’re uncomfortably shy and retreating. Not my thing. 3.125/75

MAXOESI Connoisseur 79 12 apr 2026 5:59 pm

Underwhelming.

нос 85 · вкус 75 · финиш 78

kringo86 Expert Senior 85 17 sep 2026 11:12 pm

Different bottle and batch, less sulfuric in the aftertaste but still too much for my taste buds

Totoro Connoisseur 88 01 dec 2020 7:55 pm

Too soft and expensive to actually buy a bottle, but it's the kind of whisky that I would love to find on a menu when traveling (on a plane or train, preferably late at night). Just extremely mellow and relaxed, not worth racking your brains over, but complex enough to provide some lovely liquid company.

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Нос	89	This is a supremely mellow, laid-back and settled-down, generously sherried nose, with lots of old-age charm, but it has to be said: there's certainly a bit of sulphur involved (gunpowder, firecrackers). Lots of spices: cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg and perhaps even an idea of spicy red curry powder. Wild honey, bramble jam, liquorice, coffee, and a vegetal touch (mashed potatoes and beetroots). The smoke is there, leathery and earthy, but it's (again:) super mellow and reduced. I have to say I'm surprised by the overall intensity; this does not feel weak at 43%. As far as the nose goes, this is my favorite Benromach yet. [Edit: after leaving the 5 cl sample bottle half full/empty for a about three weeks, the sulphuric aromas have vanished almost completely, so I guess a full-size bottle would behave similarly.]
Вкус	86	Indeed slightly sulphuric to start with, then the red fruits appear, then the smoke and the spices, with a lot of leather and coffee and chocolate as an underlying theme. A splash of citrus accompanies everything throughout. Bit of a fizzy, pseudo-carbonated mouthfeel (ginger beer?), which is weird. Very pleasant, but it really is criminally underpowered at 43% and, as a consequence, a bit flat and not super complex. [Edit: on the palate, the sulphur is still clearly noticeable, even after three weeks of aeration.]
Финиш	88	Plenty of oak spices, which comes as no surprise given the typical Benromach first-fill recipe. Peat smoke, dark chocolate, leather, and liquorice. Pretty long despite the low ABV.

katarn_rb Connoisseur 88 28 dec 2020 7:41 pm

Great, harmoniously integrated bacon smoke note. Fruity sherry fruits. Looks old school.

Indianerhäuptling Connoisseur 87 02 apr 2021 11:31 pm

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JacobaEd Connoisseur 86 04 apr 2021 12:43 pm

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prz22 Expert Senior 89 28 aug 2021 3:13 pm

Pleasant surprise, very nicely balanced sweetness, good nose, satisfying dram!

spigray Connoisseur 89 07 nov 2021 1:08 pm

Had the fine 15 yo as a reference just before this one.

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Нос	90	a little more gentle than the 15 yo but a top notch nose! Polished wood, varnish, walnuts, caramel, Engadin tarte, Rumtopf, leather, pipe tobacco and over everything a layer of gentle smoke. I really love the nose.
Вкус	88	gentle smoke , walnuts, salted caramel, dark milk chocolate, tobacco, slightly bitter (pleasantly so). Becomes much more benromachy with time in the glass
Финиш	88	The finish is long, slightly bitter and still salty.

hogsheadwhisky Expert Senior 88 15 feb 2022 4:19 pm

The nose is very soft and dignified. Very beautiful and almost old venerable. In the mouth it is then less fruity than the nose would suggest and is more on the spicy side. I would have liked to have had a little more punch here, the malt doesn't get through enough for my taste due to the 43%, but glides along. When it finishes, it increases again and remains an aromatic companion for longer. Overall it is a very nice bottling. I'm a fan of the 10y and especially the 15y - also as far as the PLV is concerned. In the current price range of €130 to €150, I would probably choose a different bottle if I like this flavor profile.

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Нос	89	I gave the whisky a good 20 minutes to breathe in the glass. Wow, is it soft and harmonious in the first impression. A real nose flatterer. The 43% cannot be remembered. Really thick on the nose. And at the moment it is mainly intense sherry cask-typical aromas that are showing. Raisins, leather and tobacco. Sweet forest honey and cherries as well as dried figs and plums. Orange marmalade and vanilla can also be smelled. I can't smell much of the 1st fill bourbon casks yet. Smoke, if at all, can only be perceived very subtly in the background - but it could also be a result of the longer aging in oak barrels. Overall, it looks old school - beautiful and dignified. But not overwhelming.
Вкус	87	Soft, velvety mouthfeel that is less thick than expected and hoped for. Slight honey-like sweetness right at the beginning, which then quickly changes to become more spicy. Typical aromas such as cinnamon, nutmeg, but also slightly tangy and peppery, maybe some ginger. Dark chocolate with hazelnuts. Surprisingly less fruit than expected from the smell. The smoke impression is more present in the mouth than in the nose. Maybe a little more percentage of alcohol would have been good to give the taste even more power and intensity - it's good, but it lingers a bit.
Финиш	88	Black tea like Earl Gray as well as leather and tobacco associations go hand in hand with the subtle smoky aroma. Something like menthol or mint shows towards the end. Overall medium to long finish. The oak is present but surprisingly mild for a period of 21 years.

schengel10 Connoisseur 88 16 jun 2022 8:16 pm

...a tasty, pleasant 21-year-old = very good Speyside malt! [color:] = amber;

Ana Chronist Expert Senior 87 23 dec 2022 2:03 pm

нос 85 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

RGill Expert Senior 90 12 nov 2023 10:10 am

Very nice and excellent value for money. Red fruits, butter, brown sugar, cacao, dark chocolate and spices.

MaxDistillersEdition Member Senior 87 05 nov 2025 8:01 am

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whisky666 Connoisseur 87 03 dec 2025 7:36 pm

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Joca2745 Expert Senior 83 26 jun 2026 10:49 am

83+ Small 2cl sample, impressions only. I would say I prefer the 15 quite comfortably, but there is something in this 21's nose that I like a lot. -1 for the price.

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Нос	85	Initially a bit too woody (cardboardy at times) and burnt (dry branches, leaves, herbs and peppers), but 15 minutes later some whiffs of exquisitely creamy vanillas, honey-malt and well-balanced sherry cask aromas start to emerge. Herbal fruit compotes, citrus rinds, fat nuts. If I had to guess, I would say the bourbon casks are more at fault here than the sherry ones, but it could also come from the spirit. For 21 years, at 43%, there is an alcohol note and a general hollowness that leave me a tad disappointed. Still, the highlights here are superb.
Вкус	82	Medium-light oiliness, way simpler than the nose, plenty of sweet and sour sensations on the front, but a bit too cardboardy already on the mid-palate, while the sherry flavors are barely discernible. One gets some fruit preserves with too many spices, the honeys and vanillas mark their presence, not sufficiently engaging for me. There is a creamy flavor I like quite a bit, unfortunately without the desired texture. I could drink this all the time, but it is not fit for a more thorough exploration.
Финиш	83	Medium finish, heavily relying on the old wood flavors, which are not unpleasant. Some malted barley can also be detected, as well as chocolate flavors from the sherry casks. Almost smoky but not quite. A persistent soft finish, very articulate, not very memorable. I would even say I prefer the 10 to this one, and definitely the 15 (by a landslide). Glad I only tried a sample.

DramALife Connoisseur 83 23 aug 2026 2:24 am

S 6.5 Blind sample. Thin, light legs. Colour: Old sauternes. Seems to be of decent age (i.e. 15-20yo), the malty note is a bit too aggressive IMO. Post reveal: Interesting to compre with my notes on earlier batches of the 21. Looks like the style has evloved and now more peated casks are in the vatting. The nose are far from shy now, but the overall profile also delivers less balance IMO.

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Нос	85	First sniff - Hazulnut milk chocolate, dried coconut flakes, Ferrero is that you? Digging in - dried yellow fruits, apricots and mangos, a pinch of himalayan rock salt. In the middle - earthy malt, mildly prickling spices, wet oak smoke. At the base - musty apple compote, dark grapes with skin on, a whiff of citrus honey. Gets a bit greener as it breathes. Subtle leather and rolled tobacco.
Вкус	82	Medium body. Very malty. The musty notes carried on and intensifies. Earthy peat that's almost chewy but not smoky. Pine needles. Some iodine mixed with garden mint. A touch of green tea powder. More dry than anything sweet & fruity. Cumin powder. Rich in flavour and texture at 43%, however, the combination doesn't really work for me.
Финиш	83	Mid, slowly drying finish. Rolled oat. Musty fruits. damp oak. The heavy profile is almost burdonsome towards the end.

gaboruso Connoisseur 87 20 nov 2020 10:29 pm

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rolabob Connoisseur 86 27 nov 2020 9:55 am

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ctu Connoisseur 87 24 dec 2020 8:49 am

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Jackson05 Connoisseur 87 20 apr 2021 6:40 am

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kringo86 Expert Senior 85 12 jun 2021 11:10 pm

If there were not these annoying sulfuric notes, this would be 90 points material!

The_Osprey Expert Senior 78 15 jun 2021 9:11 pm

Whisky Hamster Expert Senior 87 12 jul 2021 11:59 pm

A good sherried Romach with distinct Oloroso nuttiness. Reminds me of Deanston 20. Perhaps slight sulphur off notes but well-integrated and should only annoy very susceptible maltsters. Powerful enough to hold its own at 43% abv. but bottling it a higher strength might've resulted in a higher score. Price is debatable, but many are these days.

Phalat Connoisseur 90 02 mar 2022 6:56 pm

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Нос	90	citric rum nuts Forest mushroom vanilla drum cake honey raspberry chocolate Camembert the smell of a forest after rain
Вкус	90	soaked earth mushroom bitter soft watery rounded
Финиш	91	mushroom peat medium finish

Nosingbär Expert Senior 86 30 sep 2022 12:35 am

Delicious in the nosing with 91 points, strong drop in the taste because there is hardly any mouthfeel, the aromas are very weak and look watery. 85 points. Departure is then a little better with 87 points, the aromas come through better here again. The finish is long and characterized by tart sherry spices and candied fruit, which you can chew on with relish. For me it is comparable to a few limited edition and christmas bottlings from Glenfarclas that go more in the nutty, sweet, domesticated direction. But it is clearly inferior due to the low alcohol strength and the higher purchase price.

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Нос	91	Cappuccino with cocoa on it. nut brittle. walnut ice cream Amarena cherries, plums, dates. Rum-soaked raisins. Marzipan. Elegant, sweet, dessert-heavy. Clearly sherry cask elements, but definitely not dominated by sherry, no sherry board. The smoke is very restrained and strongly intertwined with the aromas. To me, expresses itself in a sour, funky note like of slightly overripe kiwis, with a pinch of salt and liquorice. Reminds of experimental Zotter chocolate where supposedly flavors that cannot be combined harmoniously meet. Rosehip Jam. Toffee.
Вкус	85	sweet, fragile, sour, spicy. unfortunately watery mouthfeel. The presence of the aromas is not reflected in the taste. Although there is some. Bitter sherry dominates the taste, I hardly notice the bourbon barrel, maybe toffee in the background. nuts, cinnamon. A touch of cold smoke. Overripe cherries. Espresso.
Финиш	87	Sour red berries, cinnamon, candied fruit. Panettone.

PaulAlabama Member Senior 85 20 apr 2023 6:43 pm

Such a great distillate, with such a long aging, and to castrate it at 43% ABV and cold filtered is an absolute crime. It's sad to realize that this whisky could be so much tastier. Therefore, between 21 and ten tank strength - I would choose the second one without hesitation.

DramALife Connoisseur 83 09 aug 2023 12:13 pm

A horizontal tasting of Benromach 21-year-old WB165551 Benromach 05-year-old WB37460 Benromach 21-year-old WB2949 Complex, but it's missing the strength and quite shy in general.

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Нос	84	Roasted nuts. Green fruits. Honey. A whiff of varnish. Toasted dry oak. Quite shy on the nose, feels like it's overdiluted.
Вкус	85	Mouthcoating. Roasted peanuts. Cooked fruits. Runny honey. Soft spices. Subtle wet malt and oak.
Финиш	82	Medium, drying finish. Sparking minerals and wet oak.

JimJaws Expert Senior 89 25 sep 2023 5:21 pm

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William_Tang Expert Senior 87 23 jan 2025 3:01 am

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Rekve Connoisseur 86 30 jan 2026 8:50 pm

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90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 88 25 apr 2026 9:57 pm

Amber in color. There is a certain oiliness in the structure.

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Нос	87	Dried fruit. Dried orchard fruit. Cooked orchard fruit. Leather. Dried plums, but without the sweetness. It gets a little sweeter. Dark chocolate. Milk chocolate. Dark berries. Dried fruit. Dried plums. Raisins. Blueberries.
Вкус	88	Dried fruit. Dried plums. Prunes. Cocoa. Dark chocolate. Dark chocolate. A pinch of spice. Oak. Leather. Nuts. Walnut. A slight oiliness in the structure. A pinch of spice. Spices. Cinnamon.
Финиш	88	Dried fruit. Dried plums. A pinch of spice. Spices. Cinnamon. Caramel. Vanilla bean. Dark berries. Blueberries. Cocoa. Dark chocolate. Dark chocolate with dried plums. Long finish.

Davidveen Expert Junior 87 23 oct 2020 9:00 pm

Igitor Connoisseur 89 31 oct 2020 4:14 pm

Beautiful whisky that 3% would have done well. The 43% is particularly noticeable in the finish.

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Нос	90	Malt, Oami, date sweetness, orange, fig, vanilla and lots of apples. The smoke can only be heard from a distance. The nose is very full and complex.
Вкус	90	Orange peel, multivitamin juice, applesauce and light cloves. The taste still brings a bit of a raisin aroma with it. The sherry influence can be clearly felt, the smoke is just very delicate. Minimal bitterness comes towards the end. The mouthfeel is full despite the 43% assumed
Финиш	88	The finish is unfortunately only of medium length, here it lacks the percentages.

Phalat Connoisseur 90 13 dec 2020 6:28 pm

Orange, rasberry, butterscotch, the taste of alcohol is minimal, the smoke is very balanced, the woody notes of time come very, the house style is very felt, citrus is also found, ginger spiciness, quite a lot of spices (black pepper)

TsiAI Expert Senior 87 26 may 2021 8:14 am

Smell: The smell of Ben Normank is too balanced. It is different from the peat described by Aire. Its smoke always appears as a supporting role. Sweet and sour yellow peach syrup and dried apricots. , Plums, salted food, honey, butter biscuits, a little chocolate sauce, milk salt nuts. 88/100 Taste: Boiled apple, shredded tobacco, cooking smoke, orange peel, mulled wine, a little rosemary herb, butter cake base, soda. 87/100 Body: Although the fat is okay, the body is a bit weak, not declining, and simply has a low sense of presence. 85/100 Ending rhyme: long, grit, dried fruit, smoked, jam 87/100 Overall: 87/100, the same as the previous two, it is surprisingly good and even rare, and you will never drink alcohol. The body and flavor of the wine are slightly slack, and it always gives a sense of looseness, but it is innocuous. Although I was told that the new version may not be as good as the old version, I am still very satisfied with the overall drink, but the leather elements of the old version have been greatly weakened in the new version, the smoky flavor is not so strong, and it is not so salty. The whole is no longer hard core, but has a "sense of familiarity" similar to harmony.

M134481 Expert Senior 86 06 jun 2021 9:39 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Sherry tones, vanilla, woody, orange peel, gingerbread, slightly tart, chocolate tones,
Вкус	86	Floral, malty, woody, vanilla and sherry tones, slightly tart, small smoke, blueberry,
Финиш	86	Pear, apple, malty, tart, floral, sherry and vanilla, peach candies, blueberry

dapoinbua Connoisseur 89 09 sep 2022 8:12 pm

Whiskywobbler Expert Senior 87 21 dec 2022 3:15 pm

нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

Prof_Dr_John Connoisseur 88 28 jan 2023 7:37 am

нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

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