SPEYSIDE distillery, Benromach, has scooped a number of awards at one of the world’s largest beer and whisky festivals.
The distillery and two of its single malt Scotch whiskies – Benromach 2001, Cask Strength and Organic Special Edition, were given Gold Awards at the Stockholm Beer and Whisky Festival 2011.
Says a spokesperson: “Now in its 20th anniversary year, the festival has grown in reputation in the industry with over 1,300 different types of beer, whisky, cider and calvados being exhibited.”
Commenting on the award, Michael Urquhart, joint managing director of Gordon & MacPhail, owners of Benromach, said: “The international appeal of Benromach is continuing to grow.
“It’s exciting to see our range of whiskies and most recent new expressions like Benromach Cask Strength being honoured at respected events like these.
“As a boutique distillery, we pride ourselves in hand distilling quality single malt whiskies.”
The spokesperson adds: “Matured in bourbon barrels, Benromach Cask Strength is a mouth-warming and smooth single malt with hints of spice. Containing earthy influences it also has a delicate peaty edge and is bottled at 59.9% ABV.
“Made using the finest Scottish organic barley, Benromach Organic Special Edition is dried using peat smoke to produce a fresh, vibrant single malt that is smooth and creamy with a strong oak influence and sweet vanilla notes.”
Benromach single malt whiskies are available from whisky shops and fine wine and spirits retail specialists.
For more information about Benromach Distillery and the Benromach range of Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whiskies go to www.benromach.com.
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Notes to editors
- Benromach distillery is recognised as Speyside’s smallest. Based in Forres, just two expert distillers make this, golden malt whisky.
- Established in 1898, Benromach distillery changed hands many times and was virtually derelict when bought by family firm Gordon & MacPhail in 1993. Drawing on generations of whisky expertise, the company carried out a painstaking refurbishment and the distillery was officially re-opened by Prince Charles in 1998.
Other Benromach expressions include:
Benromach Ten Years Old
Benromach Ten Years Old is created from the finest Scottish barley and pure spring water from the nearby Romach hills. After being matured for at least ten years, it emerges golden in colour and displays rich fruit, sweet chocolate and delicate spicy aromas. With a rich sherry influence, the mouth-watering palate coats the senses with exotic fruit flavours, toasted malt and a delicate hint of smoke.
Benromach Traditional
A rich and mellow single malt with fruit and malty tones, balanced with a hint of smoke.
Benromach Peat Smoke
Full bodied, intense and challenging with a smoky character, yet balanced with the fruity elegance of Speyside.
Benromach Origins
A series of special bottlings crafted to highlight how small changes in the art of whisky-making can help to shape the character of the final single malt.
Please visit www.benromach.com for details.
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