Benromach 2010-2022 Contrasts Cara Gold Malt
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery Bottling 70cl / 46%
Launched in early 2022, Benromach 2010 Cara Gold malt is part of the distillery's famous Benromach Contrasts series. As the name suggests, Benromach Cara Gold Malt is made with a particular type of barley, Cara Gold, which is generally a brewer's barley variety.
For Benromach Cara Gold, a batch of Cara Gold malted barley was combined with Benromach's standard lightly peated malt and aged in first fill ex-bourbon barrels before being bottled at 46% in 2022 as an 11-year-old. Benromach Cara Gold is a limited edition with 6300 bottles available worldwide, so if you're after one don't leave it too long.
Attributes
| Distillery |
Benromach |
| Bottler |
Distillery |
| Country | Scotland |
| Series | Contrasts |
| Region | Speyside |
| Distilled Year | 2010 |
| Bottled Year | 2022 |
| Cask Type | First-fill Bourbon |
| Limited Edition | Yes |
| Bottle Size | 70cl |
| ABV | 46% |
| Pre-Owned | No |
Tasting Notes
Official Tasting Notes
Colour: Pale Gold.
Nose: Perfumed and sweet with passionfruit, lychee and lime complemented by a hint of malted biscuit.
Palate: Smooth and sweet flavours of pineapple, apricot and subtle pepper lead to toasted malt and a hint of butterscotch.
Finish: Vibrant and fruity with sweet smoke.
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery Bottling 70cl / 46%
Launched in early 2022, Benromach 2010 Cara Gold malt is part of the distillery's famous Benromach Contrasts series. As the name suggests, Benromach Cara Gold Malt is made with a particular type of barley, Cara Gold, which is generally a brewer's barley variety.
For Benromach Cara Gold, a batch of Cara Gold malted barley was combined with Benromach's standard lightly peated malt and aged in first fill ex-bourbon barrels before being bottled at 46% in 2022 as an 11-year-old. Benromach Cara Gold is a limited edition with 6300 bottles available worldwide, so if you're after one don't leave it too long.
Attributes
| Distillery |
Benromach |
| Bottler |
Distillery |
| Country | Scotland |
| Series | Contrasts |
| Region | Speyside |
| Distilled Year | 2010 |
| Bottled Year | 2022 |
| Cask Type | First-fill Bourbon |
| Limited Edition | Yes |
| Bottle Size | 70cl |
| ABV | 46% |
| Pre-Owned | No |
Tasting Notes
Official Tasting Notes
Colour: Pale Gold.
Nose: Perfumed and sweet with passionfruit, lychee and lime complemented by a hint of malted biscuit.
Palate: Smooth and sweet flavours of pineapple, apricot and subtle pepper lead to toasted malt and a hint of butterscotch.
Finish: Vibrant and fruity with sweet smoke.
Description
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery Bottling 70cl / 46%
Launched in early 2022, Benromach 2010 Cara Gold malt is part of the distillery's famous Benromach Contrasts series. As the name suggests, Benromach Cara Gold Malt is made with a particular type of barley, Cara Gold, which is generally a brewer's barley variety.
For Benromach Cara Gold, a batch of Cara Gold malted barley was combined with Benromach's standard lightly peated malt and aged in first fill ex-bourbon barrels before being bottled at 46% in 2022 as an 11-year-old. Benromach Cara Gold is a limited edition with 6300 bottles available worldwide, so if you're after one don't leave it too long.
Attributes
| Distillery |
Benromach |
| Bottler |
Distillery |
| Country | Scotland |
| Series | Contrasts |
| Region | Speyside |
| Distilled Year | 2010 |
| Bottled Year | 2022 |
| Cask Type | First-fill Bourbon |
| Limited Edition | Yes |
| Bottle Size | 70cl |
| ABV | 46% |
| Pre-Owned | No |
Tasting Notes
Official Tasting Notes
Colour: Pale Gold.
Nose: Perfumed and sweet with passionfruit, lychee and lime complemented by a hint of malted biscuit.
Palate: Smooth and sweet flavours of pineapple, apricot and subtle pepper lead to toasted malt and a hint of butterscotch.
Finish: Vibrant and fruity with sweet smoke.
