Benromach Triple Distilled Scotch Whisky 2011
Benromach Triple Distilled Scotch Whisky 2011 is a 46% ABV (92 proof) single malt from the Benromach Contrasts range — distilled in 2011, triple-distilled (once through the wash still, twice through the spirit still) as a deliberate departure from the distillery's standard double distillation, and matured 10+ years in first-fill bourbon barrels before bottling in 2022. Benromach, the small Forres distillery owned by Gordon & MacPhail, is known for a subtle smokiness; the third distillation makes this one lighter, sweeter, and more tropical-fruited. Official tasting notes promise vibrant tropical fruit and malt biscuit. A limited distillery bottling for Scotch fans who think they've tried everything. Pick it up online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof)
- Size: 70cl (official bottling)
- Age: Distilled 2011, matured 10+ years, bottled 2022
- Casks: First-fill bourbon barrels; triple-distilled, non-chill filtered
- Origin: Benromach Distillery, Forres, Speyside, Scotland
Triple-Distilled, a Benromach Rarity
Benromach almost never triple-distills. For this 2011 Contrasts release, distiller Keith Cruickshank ran the spirit a third time — a process that strips weight and emphasizes fruit — then laid it down in first-fill bourbon wood for over a decade. The result keeps the distillery's signature whisper of smoke but leads with tropical fruit: distillery notes cite pineapple, banana, coconut, malt biscuit, vanilla pod, and toasted oak on the nose; ripe banana, poached pear, green apple, and sweet honey on the palate; and a medium-bodied, citrus-zest finish with that soft smoke at the end. Explore more Benromach whiskies or the Scotch whisky collection.
Tasting Notes
Nose: vibrant tropical fruits, malt biscuit, vanilla pod, toasted oak (official distillery notes). Palate: ripe banana, poached pear, green apple, sweet honey. Finish: medium-bodied and long, citrus zest with a hint of soft smoke.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a tulip glass, or with a teaspoon of water to open the tropical fruit. The 46% ABV and non-chill-filtered texture carry the whisky without dilution, but a splash won't hurt it. Not a cocktail whisky — this is a collector's dram.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does triple-distilled mean at Benromach? The 2011 spirit went through the wash still once and the spirit still twice — one extra pass versus Benromach's standard process — yielding a lighter, sweeter, more tropical-fruit style.
How old is Benromach Triple Distilled 2011? Distilled in 2011 and bottled in 2022 after 10+ years in first-fill bourbon barrels.
Is it smoky? Lightly — it retains Benromach's customary subtle smokiness, but tropical fruit leads.
Pick up Benromach Triple Distilled 2011 online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.