It was always the ambition of John Urquhart and subsequent generations of the Urquhart family that one day Gordon & MacPhail would own and manage a distillery of its own. This dream became a reality in 1993 when the company purchased Benromach Distillery in Forres. At the time the distillery was virtually derelict, all the fixtures and fittings had been ripped out and sold by the previous owners. Drawing upon generations of expertise in the whisky industry, Benromach was carefully and painstakingly re-equipped ready to recommence operation before it was officially reopened by HRH Prince Charles in 1998. Just two experienced distillers create Benromach using the finest Scottish barley and the purest spring water from the nearby Romach Hills. They personally ensure that only the highest quality spirit is filled into sturdy oak casks before being left to mature at Benromach Distillery for many years.

Using first-fill sherry and bourbon casks the team at Benromach have created a whisky that has been silently maturing over two decades. Bottled as a 21 years old this whisky boasts subtle smokiness which combines with delicious fruity notes and gentle spices.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: It’s all about the sherry, Oloroso sherry plays on the senses, there’s plum jam and aromas of red fruits, dried apricots & orange peel, vanilla and subtle notes of spice and ginger root.

Palate: Orchard fruits sparkle on the tongue, citrus and honey combine well, summer pudding and gingerbread leads to a peppery spice and smouldering oak.

Finish: Long and delicious, displays plenty of Sherry notes which combine with baked apples and dark toffee.