Pollenflug scored this whisky 88 points 
Conclusion and pictures on: https://tomtrinkt.de
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Strong and voluminous the Benromach starts the Nosing. Strong sherry notes caress my nose tip. Ripe, dark fruits, juicy oranges, apples, chocolate, vanilla, honey and spices are among my first impressions. The high alcohol content is well integrated, but always indicates that there is a lot of steam in the kettle. In the background there is a beautiful smoky note, which exudes fine smoky aromas. After a good 20 minutes, the vanilla sweetens noticeably pick up speed. Roasting aromas, malt and a subtle oak spice round out the multi-layered impression.
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In terms of taste, too, the power of the malts dominates: pleasantly oily, it nestles into the oral cavity before black pepper causes a proper tingle on the tip of the tongue. Intense (bitter) wood notes, plenty of sherry aromas and spices are immediately present. Red fruits (strawberries, raspberries & cherries) and orange peel give the malt a nice fruitiness with a sourish sting. The vanilla sweetness is noticeable again, but loses in intensity compared to nosing. Dark chocolate, hints of nuts and the beautiful smokes linger in the background.
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Medium long, strong and warming. Freshly ground pepper sets a final exclamation point at the tip of the tongue before the red fruits gain dominance. Fruity, but also with plenty of spice, nuts and woody notes, which are increasingly strong, the malt gradually fades out. Pleasant smoke (again with smoked aromas) and a slight bitterness on the palate complete the finish.
