2003 22 Year Old Small Batch Edition #1

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The debut in Benromach's Small Batch Edition series: a 22-year-old distilled in 2003, matured in first-fill bourbon and sherry casks. Only 979 bottles produced. This is no casual release—our tasting notes describe a whisky that demands patience before revealing its complexity. The nose unfolds in layers: burlap and tobacco beneath mature peat smoke, then smoked raspberries, blackcurrants and orange pith. Fresh walnuts and a whisper of paprika add depth. The palate is thick and oily—Benromach's signature—with gunpowder, grilled beef and charred oak. The sherry casks lead here, while bourbon provides ballast. This is not a crowd-pleaser. It is mature, assertive and demands attention. For those ready to move beyond the accessible.

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