{"id":11300,"date":"2025-02-19T00:20:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T17:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/?post_type=product&p=11300"},"modified":"2025-11-17T23:10:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T16:10:35","slug":"wh-benro-003-benromach-12-years-old","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wh-benro-003-benromach-12-years-old\/","title":{"rendered":"WH-BENRO-003 Benromach 12 years old"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83e\udd43 Benromach 12 Years Old<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Benromach 12 Years Old is a refined, lightly peated Speyside single malt that embodies the distillery\u2019s traditional old-style character. Matured in a combination of first-fill sherry and bourbon casks, it bridges the flavour gap between the brighter 10-year expression and the richer 15-year release. The 12-year edition delivers balanced layers of malt sweetness, gentle smoke, dried fruits, and warm spice\u2014making it an excellent representation of Benromach\u2019s classic handcrafted style.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udccc Features & Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Brand:<\/strong> Benromach
Expression:<\/strong> 12 Years Old
Type:<\/strong> Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Region \/ Origin:<\/strong> Speyside, Scotland
ABV:<\/strong> 43%
Bottle Size:<\/strong> 700 ml \/ 750 ml (market dependent)
Maturation \/ Cask Details:<\/strong> Matured in first-fill sherry<\/strong> and first-fill bourbon<\/strong> casks, delivering a balance of dried fruit richness, vanilla sweetness, and subtle peat smoke.
Status:<\/strong> Limited-market or occasional release (not as widely distributed as the 10 or 15 year).<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udc43 Tasting Notes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Nose:<\/strong>
Toffee, baked apple, vanilla, and light sherry sweetness with soft peat smoke. Hints of nutmeg, chocolate, and toasted malt.<\/p>\n

Palate:<\/strong>
Smooth and balanced; flavours of dried fruit, honeyed malt, charred oak, gentle peat smoke, and mild spice. Elegant interplay between sweetness and earthy undertones.<\/p>\n

Finish:<\/strong>
Medium to long; warm oak spice, cocoa, subtle smoke, and lingering fruit sweetness.<\/p>\n

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\u2b50 Independent Review Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Celebrated for offering a richer and slightly more mature flavour<\/strong> compared to the 10-year release.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Reviewers appreciate its traditional style<\/strong>, featuring subtle peat with sherried depth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Often described as well-structured, mellow, and pleasantly complex<\/strong> for its age.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Praised for maintaining Benromach\u2019s signature balance of fruit, smoke, and malt<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \ud83c\udf81 Presentation & Collectibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Ideal For:<\/strong>
    Fans of lightly peated Speyside whisky, collectors seeking less-common age-stated Benromach releases, or drinkers wanting a midpoint between the 10 and 15-year expressions.<\/p>\n

    Serving Suggestion:<\/strong>
    Enjoy neat to appreciate the harmony of sherry and smoke; a drop of water enhances dried fruit and spice notes.<\/p>\n

    Collectible Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Attractive Benromach cream-and-red design in line with the core range.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Less widely available than the 10 and 15, making it appealing for collectors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Represents a flavourful step in Benromach\u2019s age-stated progression.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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