BENROMACH Contrasts: Wine Finish Côte-Rôtie Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 46%

Part of Benromach Distillery's innovative Contrasts series, this limited edition explores the influence of one of France's most celebrated wine regions on the distillery's classic Speyside spirit. After an initial maturation in first-fill bourbon barrels, the whisky receives a finishing period in carefully selected Côte-Rôtie wine casks from the northern Rhône Valley, adding elegant layers of red berries, floral spice and subtle oak complexity. Bottled at 46%, non chill-filtered and natural in colour, this unique expression beautifully balances Benromach's signature gentle peat smoke with the refined character of premium French wine casks.

Country: Scotland

Region: Speyside

Distillery: Benromach Distillery, Forres

Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

ABV: 46%

Maturation: Initially matured in first-fill bourbon barrels before being finished in Côte-Rôtie wine casks from France's Rhône Valley, adding layers of red fruit, spice and elegant oak.

Size: 70cl

Non chill-filtered

Natural colour

Limited Edition

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Bright aromas of ripe red berries, raspberry compote and black cherries mingle with floral notes, soft vanilla and toasted oak. Gentle hints of cracked black pepper and Benromach's signature delicate peat smoke add depth.

Palate: Rich and beautifully balanced. Juicy summer berries, dark cherries and plum preserve are complemented by creamy vanilla, milk chocolate and warming baking spices. Subtle earthy smoke and well-integrated oak provide structure without overpowering the fruit.

Finish: Long, elegant and gently warming, with lingering notes of red fruits, sweet spice, toasted oak and a delicate thread of soft smoke.

About the Distillery:

Benromach Distillery is a small, traditional Speyside distillery located in the town of Forres. Using classic, hands-on production methods — including a manually operated mash tun, slow distillation and a touch of peat in the malt — Benromach creates a subtly smoky, old-style Speyside spirit that stands apart from lighter, modern expressions. The distillery matures its whisky exclusively in first-fill casks, carefully selected to add depth, richness and balance. This combination of small scale, traditional techniques and a first-fill cask policy gives Benromach whiskies their distinctive, characterful and gently smoky profile.

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