Benromach 15-year-old

Overall rating
85.71/100
votes
306
Whiskybase ID
WB159714
Category
Single Malt
Distillery
Bottler
Distillery Bottling
Bottled
2020
Stated Age
15 years old
Casktype
Bourbon & Sherry Casks
Strength
43.0 % Vol.
Size
700 ml 700 ml 700 ml
Label
Design updated in 2020
Barcode
5020613051485
Added on
05 jun 2020 1:36 pm by maltaholic
UncoloredNon-chillfiltered
Benromach 15-year-old
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Benromach 15-year-old
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Benromach 15-year-old
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Benromach 15-year-old
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Average value

€ 78.29

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Whisky reviews for Benromach 15-year-old

58 users have left 58 reviews for this whisky. Average rating is 85.71 points.

  1. thijs100 scored this whisky 89 points Connoisseur

    The Benromach 15 Years is as good if not better than when it was first introduced five years ago.
    • Nose
      Praise be! There's that Benromach profile I've come to expect and love! It has that classic soft barbecue smoke and grilled bacon aspect, but with lots of dried red fruits and hints of chocolate. There are some shy touches of citrus, grilled nectarine and pineapple too. A surprising hint of mint as well as a quick hit of tobacco leaves. Benromach at the top of its game.
    • Taste
      Quite oak-y and dry. It has some fruity aspects, like red apples and plums, but also there's also cocoa powder, a soft touch of smoke and cracked black pepper corns. Just a touch of eucalyptus.
    • Finish
      Sherried, fruity and spicy. Drying and medium in length.

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  3. L_Gillian scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      Freshly ground malt, mild green curry, soot, dark chocolate and cured leather.
    • Taste
      Salted pistachios, some honey and a variety of balms and waxes. Brown sauce, beef bouillon.
    • Finish
      Smoked ham, pleasant hearty herbs and slightly smoked wood. Great waxy coating and some waxy notes that linger on.

  4. derschotte scored this whisky 85 points Member Senior

    • Nose
      90 90
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      80 80

  5. hoon7766 scored this whisky 86 points Newbie

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      85 85

  6. Lorion scored this whisky 81 points Connoisseur

    Successful whisky that I always like to enjoy. 81 points.
    • Nose
      light smoke Fruity, pleasing, slightly sweet. A mild campfire in the background. Far in the background.
    • Taste
      Sweet berries, subtle smoke. Tasty, it encourages smacking.
    • Finish
      Medium length, fruity with a subtle smoke.

  7. Whiskywobbler scored this whisky 89 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      89 89
    • Finish
      89 89

  8. marmeladow scored this whisky 96 points Expert Senior

    A real discovery for me. First-class casks with sherry, Speyside and the perfectly harmonizing filigree smoke. Highly recommended because complex, harmonious, well matured and dangerously easy to drink. Perfect value for money
    Tasted over a period of 3 months. Developed very well in the emptying bottle.
    • Nose
      97 97
      :bonfiresmoke: (very delicate, gentlemanly):malt: :oak: :grape: :blackberry: :cherry: :sherry: :driedfruit: :sweetness: :vanilla: :caramel: :honey: :maritime: (reminiscent of sweet liquorice ) :ginger: :tobacco: :darkchocolate: - complex, multi-layered, ripe for variety
    • Taste
      96 96
      powerful and complex onset, full mouthfeel. Everything in it, what the nose offered. Plus some :honey: :cake: :pepper: :nutmeg:
    • Finish
      96 96
      long and complex, nice oak spice and the aromas described above

  9. springtank scored this whisky 82 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      80 80
    • Finish
      80 80

  10. stalker1971 scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      84 84

  11. SherryPeathead scored this whisky 86 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      85 85

  12. nallacam scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      82 82
    • Finish
      83 83

  13. MarcinCh scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    Golden color, light oily.
    • Nose
      86 86
      Spring onions, dark berries. Sweetness. Arranged, rounded. Then caramel.
    • Taste
      87 87
      Sweetness. Dark berries. Blueberries. Berries. Salt. Oily.
    • Finish
      87 87
      Salt. Dark berries. Blueberries. Berries. Caramel. Salty caramel.

  14. Nosingbär scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    Had a weak start but develops well in the glass. Has old leathery aromas in the aroma along with fruits and spices, in the taste it is very spicy and unique. I think little knowledge from the sample, but makes me want to discover it in the large bottle. I would say 86 points.
    • Nose
      The already very as and leathery for 15. Roasted coffee beans and candied orange peel. Apricot jam. Honey. Definitely cherries. banana and pineapple. Borrow me a note from Whiskyfun 'cause it's a good fit, curry.
    • Taste
      bitter, slightly oily, delicately smoky. Spiciness. Candied Fruits, Panettone, Coffee, Pepper, Salt.
    • Finish
      The smoke, the pepper and the salt are suddenly the main actors, but also peanuts and a little toffee.

  15. Spoerkel scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      88 88

  16. Hsh scored this whisky 83 points Expert Junior

    Light peat orange, caramel, slightly salted vanilla

  17. grinface scored this whisky 82 points Expert Senior

    Some nice evolution over the 10-year-old, but still nothing that convinces me very much.

    Full review, in a tasting session with two partners and five Benromach: https://keinehalbendrinks.de/2022/04/21/eine-benromach-session/

  18. Malthead19 scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    COLOUR: amber (without dye)

    - a completely different Benromach 15 y. (compared to
    older predecessors until 2020)
    - different mouthfeel, different flavors, more oak more
    Bitterness, less oily and complex, the old bottling
    is unfortunately much better
    - for 60€ still a good price for the quality
    • Nose
      Sherry, fruity, dark berries, wood, tobacco, no smoke
    • Taste
      fruity, dry start, spiciness, wood, slightly bitter, not at all oily or voluminous
    • Finish
      medium length, dry, somewhat bitter finish;
      medium-long dry aftertaste

  19. schengel10 scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    ...with the change in optics, they seem to have slightly changed the recipe/cask selection.
    ...the smoke that was clearly present in the 15-year-old is no longer/hardly perceptible!
    ...nevertheless a very good malt!
    [color:] = amber;
    • Nose
      quite fruity (yellow fruits; pineapple, dark berries), sherry, leather, tobacco, wood, no smoke;
    • Taste
      fruity (berries, grapes), fairly dry start, spices (pepper), wood, slightly bitter oak;
    • Finish
      good medium length, dry, spices, slightly bitter aftertaste;

  20. Ficelli scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      87 87

  21. robse211 scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      87 87

  22. Francishomola scored this whisky 87 points Expert Junior

    11/5/22 somehow it]s remind me Lagavulin 16 but more red fruits, sourness, 87
    22/08/22 86
    • Nose
      87 87
      11/5/22 86

      06/12/2022 floral, sherry, meaty, 87
    • Taste
      87 87
      22/08/22
      oily texture, cooling effect, mint, peppery, sour,
    • Finish
      86 86
      shorter finish

  23. JoachimV scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      Smoked meat (bacon) on the bbq, dates, chocolate, peach, cinnamon, (lotus) frangipani with a sweet cherry and apricots. A pinch of eucalyptus/mint.
      How good this smells!
    • Taste
      Oranges, dates, chocolate, peach, apricot, honey, frangipanne, cinnamon, ginger and salt.
    • Finish
      Oranges, ginger, peach, dates and chocolate.

      Compared to the 10 year old Benromach, this one is a bit sweeter and more complex, but not necessarily better.

  24. zzqfyl scored this whisky 88 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      89 89
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      88 88

  25. aboutWhisky scored this whisky 89 points Expert Junior

    A great malt whose individual components combine to form a very beautiful and complex whole. Actually everything is correct here.

    https://www.aboutwhisky.de/tastingnotes/benromach-15-years/
    • Nose
      It starts intensely and with lots of sherry. An abundance of sweet citrus fruits such as oranges and tangerines, as well as ripe red apples and wild berries flow towards you. The whole thing with a slightly musty undertone. A great complexity that totally crushes the light peat smoke at first. After a short time, it blends greasy and slightly cooling with the fruit. The bourbon casks bring pleasantly sweet aromas of honey, fudge and vanilla. After a while I also find grapes - fresh and dried as raisins. The overall impression is completed by pleasantly soft oak, old wood, leather and a spicy cigar box.
    • Taste
      An equally intense and complex start as in the nose. The slightly musty sherry starts again, then the sweet citrus fruits, red apples, peaches and grapes stand out again. The smoke comes through again slowly and blends in nicely with the other components. After a few seconds it gets a bit spicier and nutty with almonds and hazelnut chocolate.
    • Finish
      Very long and pleasant. The sweet fruits gradually recede and take with them the sweetness that was still noticeable at first. The balance shifts in favor of the smoke. This is reminiscent of a burned out campfire and smoked bacon. These impressions linger along with mint and After Eight chocolate.

  26. Issie did not rate this whisky Connoisseur

    31.01.2022
    • Nose
      Nuts, dried herbs, a bit of menthol, spices, dark dried fruit, tobacco, honey, caramel, orange, wild berry jam, warm smoke, but again much weaker than the 10, wood
    • Taste
      Honey, wild berry jam, dried herbs, mint, nuts, tobacco, coffee, wood, minimal ash

  27. elipszis scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      88 88
      cocoa butter
      dried fruits
      Skin
      chocolate
      dry wood
      walnut
      plum jam
      sherry
      raspberry
    • Taste
      86 86
      peat
      woody
      dry woody (sawdust)
      mushroom
      mold
    • Finish
      86 86
      pepper
      woody
      peat
      medium finish

  28. domani scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    Earthy malt with an edgy old-school character. Not many individual aromas and basically no dissecting whisky but compressed and distinctive. The 43% exude power and intensity - 02/25/2022
    • Nose
      87 87
      Strong nose that is difficult to classify, definitely dirty, the red fruits are interwoven and clumped, for me it doesn't go in the direction of smoke, rather earthy and dusty, aromatic cigar
    • Taste
      86 86
      Very spicy and malty, nice oily spiciness, dried fruits, oak
    • Finish
      86 86
      Medium length, black pepper, earthy, oppressive oak

  29. JBKwb scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      87 87

  30. kramimatsimoto scored this whisky 84 points Expert Junior

    N- beautiful, ever-changing nose with ripe orange, eucalyptus, earthy aromas, dark berries, maple syrup, chocolate, cold stones, leather. Really great what's happening here. No alcohol perceptible, you can hold your nose quite deep in the glass.

    M- Very mild departure, fruit aromas with subtle oiliness envelop the mouth. Again, nothing super concise aromas, but rather a wide spectrum of berries, nuts, earthy aromas, warm wood. the smoke remains discreetly in the finish, but also gives the whole thing a little more expression

  31. YD84 scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    A more elegant, slightly softer version of the 10 year old. Still bursting with that recognisable Benromach character. Superb, even though I prefer the youthful exuberence of the 10.
    • Nose
      89 89
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      88 88

  32. JimJaws scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      86 86

  33. DillaDonut1 scored this whisky 88 points Expert Junior

  34. Andytka3 scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    1654) Benromach, 15YO (Bottled 2020)

    Dull slogan, why have one if it is meaningless? But an opinion that entirely personal, and no disrespect to all the craftman working in the distilleries.
    • Nose
      N- What's important lies in the bottle, as the initial heather honey smokes teases the nose, the toffee, liquorice and natural forest mist drawing in slowly with mold-y, but nice fragrant of damp wood. Peppers awaken as it aired longer, stewed red apple with restrained scents of savoury oxidized sherry odor, sweet resin underlying dried fruit that induce it to a desired level of depth. (87/21)
    • Taste
      P- Firm and full texture, nutty and chocolaty sherry arrives with warm heather honey smokes over aged and elegant leathery notes. (87/21)
    • Finish
      F- Medium long, silky, waxy, herbal-y bitter and cola syrup lead to medium dry mouthfeel. Savoury sweet undertones that took awhile to shows, but worth the wait. (89/22)

      B/B- 88/22

      Weighted Rate- 86pt

  35. sarthur71 scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    Soft, pleasant, mint-fruity aroma gives way to a tanned, rather bitter taste and a short, nondescript finish.
    Ambiguous release. Too poor and unbalanced for a 15 year old. Doesn't match the price.
    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      84 84

  36. VISION_CHEN scored this whisky 77 points Expert Junior

    Nose: The slight smoke is a bit like hay, exotic spices, hops, citrus, red dates, malt, vanilla cream cake, and a blend of aromas.

    Drink: Full-bodied and soft, dried ginger, preserved fruit, chocolate.

  37. Will_iam scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      86 86

  38. notesofmalt scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    Benromach 15 years, 43% alc. Original bottling (2021). Maturation: first-filled bourbon and sherry barrels

    Nose: My first association is dirty. Charred tobacco, wood ash and roasted nuts, peat smoke. This is followed by cocoa and paprika powder, some black pepper and milk chocolate. A sweetness develops with a mixture of light honey aromas and dark berries. Nice complex nose.

    Palate: First creamy and then dry very quickly, almost salty. The nuts are back, salted pistachios and malt, plus pleasant fruit aromas. Baked apples, still slightly unripe banana, pepper in dark chocolate. The sweetness is holding back.

    Finish: Medium to long, almonds, walnuts and malt, with oak and mild smoke aromas. Conclusion: A Benromach the way I love it, complex and dirty, yet wonderfully harmonious and also enjoyable without any deeper analysis. A whisky for every evening at a very high level. 87/100 points (2021).

    www.notesofmalt.com

  39. Igitor scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      87 87

  40. katarn_rb scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    Bacon rind, campfire, plums and a shot of Maggi ... sounds strange, but tastes good;)

  41. besar scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      84 84

  42. M134481 scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      Flowers, meadow, fresh, pineapple juice, light peat, sherry tones, lime, creamy, slightly brown sugar as the Organic, straw or stable
    • Taste
      Honey, white grape, pear, brown sugar, apples, oranges, peach, pineapple juice, butter, light peat, straw.
    • Finish
      Honey, white grape, pear, brown sugar, apples, oranges, lemon juice, peach, pineapple juice, butter, light peat and straw.

  43. Lenart scored this whisky 85 points Expert Junior

    BLIND PROVEN
    Ripe red fruits and smoked meat
    Aroma can be hardly sorted out by flavours, seems like a monolith mix.
    Nice spicy development with a pleasant aftertaste.

  44. Stef89 scored this whisky 86 points Expert Junior

    Quite a strong and rather spicy malt with something to discover. The 43% is perfect for this whisky. More would be too much.
    • Nose
      86 86
      Despite the only 43% he has a slight tinge of alcohol in his nose. With a little time, however, the nose becomes very voluminous, the alcohol subsides and red fruits, somewhat sour and very earthy, leathery notes appear. There is something "dirty" there and always some menthol in the nose.
      Since I cannot perceive sulfur as such, I can only assume that it has something because the fleshy, earthy notes are very pronounced.
    • Taste
      85 85
      Strong start despite the low percentages. At first there is no fruit. At first, spice, something meaty, white pepper and leather dominate. Only then do the red fruits come. Fresh fruits such as red, sour apples are also included. Something seems to me like light smoke but without being able to grasp it.
    • Finish
      88 88
      The finish clearly shows a bitter spiciness. But the strongest are leather, charred wood and something bitter.
      The whole thing changes to a light sweetness of brown sugar and maple syrup.
      Delicious

  45. MLE scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      84 84

  46. Mac_Pinto scored this whisky 87 points Member Junior

    Oh the nose on this one, just goddamn gorgeous. I could nose this whisky all day, and that isn't an exaggeration. A lot more sherry presence in this one compared to the 10 and that changes a lot in terms of the whisky character. The Bourbon citrus and sweetness is still there, and overall makes a really nice pleasant dram. Finish still leaves something to be desired, but that's maybe because I'm a sucker for a strong, punchy finish. You could drink this one all night and still want more. Really good one to keep in one's bar.
    • Nose
      92 92
      Dark amber color. Burst of peppermint chocolate right off the bat, the peat from the Benromach 10 is gone, replaced by a lot more fruitiness, heavy citric character. Caramelized green apples, hints of cinnamon - like a honeyed apple pie. Can definitely sense some Cabernet Sauvignon character in this, that sherry really comes through. Just such a beautiful sweet nose. I'd so make a cologne out of this if I could.
    • Taste
      86 86
      Immediate acidic fruitiness, not all citrus, some green grape sweetness as well. Lots more cinnamon and pepper spice than the 10 and definitely more bite on the palate. I really liked this, but again compared to the otherwordly nose, the palate was a little subdued.
    • Finish
      82 82
      Very easy on the oalate, short-medium finish. Lingering caramel and spice, some chocolately notes. Very oaky, woody aftertaste. Lingering citric feel, like the kind one gets a whole minute or two after chewing a lime. Very easy drinker, the finish isn't overpowering, nor strong in any way for that matter, but not horrible either. Better than the 10 for sure.

  47. claymore84 scored this whisky 80 points Expert Senior

    Blind tasted on 04-24-2021.

  48. Jackson05 scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      85 85

  49. Sporx scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    Aroma
    Sweet, vanilla, cherry, toffee, very little smoke

    taste
    Little smoke, chocolate, nuts, some raisins

    finish
    Medium length, smoky flavor, ham

  50. Expraesi scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      88 88

  51. riegerjonas scored this whisky 91 points Expert Senior

    2021-04-10
    • Nose
      91 91
      dark plums, bitter orange, sherry, strong oak, hay ?, raspberries with vanilla sauce, real deep vanilla
    • Taste
      90 90
      minimally smoky, oak spiciness, strong, tart berries, fruity, distillery character comes through well
    • Finish
      91 91
      tart chocolate

  52. Treezzey scored this whisky 87 points Member Senior

    Do you like dirty whiskies with a lot of character? Earthy. Little sour. Tiny bit of funk. Dry. Dark chocolate. Slightest touch of eucalyptus. Chocolate bitter orange. Leather. Cigar. Then back to the sour, earthy, funk.

    It’s like a dirty Mortlach meets a teenaged Springbank with a hearty dash of 20+ year sherried Ben Nevis thrown in. These are all of my favorites in one spot.

    I think I would rate this whisky higher in a blind review.

    This won’t be for everyone but if you like the characterful whiskies listed above you will like this. The 15 is better than the 21. The 21 suffers from too much dilution in a relatively more fragile whisky and comes across as bland as a result.

    For €70, I will never be without this or a similar Benromach in my cabinet. Single cask Benromachs just shot to the top of my wish list.

    I offer a round of applause and raise a glass to G&M / Benromach for making a truly individualistic whisky. Well done!

  53. Eisieisbaer08 scored this whisky 87 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      88 88
      The first time I've had this Benromach in my glass. The smell has something of smoked bacon, dark fruits and a note of maple syrup and vanilla. A slight hint of mint. Overall very interesting.
    • Taste
      86 86
      Red fruits, spicy and a gentle smoke. The body is not quite as strong due to the 43%, but a nice drinking strength. I would have liked it a bit better at 46%, but overall very well balanced.
    • Finish
      88 88
      The finish is longer than I would have expected, the smoke settles nicely and lingers. There is a bit of woody spice and vanilla sweetness.
      From the initial odor profile to the finish, a very varied dram. I like it!!

  54. Mortar1703 scored this whisky 89 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      89 89
    • Taste
      89 89
    • Finish
      88 88

  55. RJKrueger scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    I always found the Benromach 10yo very exciting and delicious, so expectations were definitely there at 5 years old and unfortunately they are not really met. Not a bad malt, a bit different but overall not a really significant increase either.
    • Nose
      84 84
      Light fruits, lemon notes, a slight smoky note, some herbs and tobacco. Not bad, but overall I lack complexity after 15 years, I would have expected more.
    • Taste
      86 86
      In the beginning, sweetness with light fruits, apples, mirabelle plums, lemons, then a bit of spiciness and the light but clear campfire smoke brings more spiciness into play.
    • Finish
      83 83
      Medium to long with lingering herbal notes and smoke

  56. spigray scored this whisky 88 points Connoisseur

    A very good dram, I think even a little better as the previous version.
    • Nose
      87 87
      a layer of discreet smoke over beautiful sherry, dried fruit and some fresh berries. whiffs of shoe polish and mint.
    • Taste
      88 88
      waxy, walnuts, dried fruits, malt. Quite smoky and slightly ashy.
      crushed black peppercorns, leather.
    • Finish
      88 88
      long, slightly peppery, a little dry.

  57. DannyDram scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    Citric, fruity, herbaceous, spicy, leather, walnut, yeast, malt, rhubarb. Balanced, medium body, warming, good intensity and a little astringent.
    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      84 84

  58. dram-drinker scored this whisky 85 points Photo Moderator

    The leathery notes are not bad – there doesn’t seem to be any sulphur
    • Nose
      86 86
      Dry hay, honey, whiffs of leather, hints of green fruits, little grassy, heather
    • Taste
      85 85
      Oily, creamy, good sweetness, honey, leathery notes, yellow fruits, little vanilla
    • Finish
      84 84
      Medium long, warm, more honey, more leathery notes, little spices

  59. JNuyts scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      87 87

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