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.