Benromach
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Invererne Rd., Forres, Moray IV36 3EB Scotland
Tel: +44 (0)1309 675968 / Fax: +44 (0)1343 540155
Viewer's Comments about Benromach
 Benromach
Distillery Company was founded in 1898 by Duncan MacCallum of
Glen Nevis Distillery. Right from the very start, there where
obstacles. The building of Benromach was set for completion at
the end of 1898, however the timing was unfortunate as a major
depression hit the Scotch whisky industry. F.W. Brickmann - a
whisky broker and original partner - had to withdraw the following
year due to financial troubles and MacCallum had difficulty finding
buyers for his product. Over
the next 50 years, the distillery changed hands several times
before coming under the new ownership of Scottish Malt Distillers.
It operated for another 30 years until it closed its doors on
March 24, 1983.
Ten years later in 1993, Gordon and MacPhail bought the Benromach
Distillery. As the next few years passed, planning was well underway
for the distillery's revival. A major ovehaul was in process and
the distillery was re-equipped with specially designed and commissioned
new stills, a mash tun, and remoulded wash backs.
In 1998 and nearly 100 years after Benromach's first distillation,
production resumed once again at the distillery. It was officially
reopened by H.R.H. Prince of Wales on October 15, 1998 and it
was no surprise to see guests and visitors from all over the world
in attendance of this grand opening ceremony. Prince Charles was
offered a tasting of special centenary bottling of Benromach.
There were only 3500 bottles of this limited edition worldwide.
More good news was to follow...In 1999, the Malt Whisky Center
opened its doors and welcomed visitors from all over the world.
And in 2004, Benromach
Traditional Single Malt Scotch Whisky was launched. This is the
first whisky distilled after the reopening in 1998 and it's the
first whisky distilled by Gordon and MacPhail. |
BENROMACH
CENTENARY 17 YEAR OLD
Nose: Fat and full, the sherry influence is
subtle yet quite enveloping. Just a hint of peat reek on the breeze.
Palate: An immediate oak impact is softened
by the clearly defined malt.
Finish: Remains oaky with the sherry re-emering
to soften things and give a fruity edge.
Comment: Really well structured; a gentle dram
that was finished with the use of the oldest casks in Speyside.
A very elegant whisky with which to mark bith the centenary
and the re-opening of this fine dram. |
Tasting
Notes by Jim
Murray |
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The
Benromach Distillery &
Malt Whisky Centre
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The Malt Whisky Centre, formerly the drier house, opened its door
to welcome visitors in 1999. Sit in the 'wee nook' and watch a
video depicting the history of Gordon & MacPhail. Enjoy guided
tours from their friendly staff or from ‘the man behind
the malt’, Distillery Manager, Keith Cruickshank. Browse
round the gift shop, enjoy a tutored nosing, wander through our
museum or exclusively bottle your own unique bottle of Benromach.
Language sheets available.
Opening
Times
October to April
Monday to Friday
10am - 4pm (last tour 3.00pm)
(Closed from 21st December 2007 - 31st January 2008) May
to September
Monday to Saturday
9.30am - 5pm (last tour 4.00pm)
Open also
on Sundays in June, July and August from 12 noon - 4pm (last tour
3.00pm)
Admission
Charges
Adult (18 years and over) £3.50
(includes a voucher for £2.50 redeemable at the Distillery
against purchases of £25.00 and over)
Groups: Groups of 12 and over are welcome –
please phone in advance: Tel: +44: (0)1309 675968
Directions
Benromach Distillery with its distinctive near-100 foot red brick
chimney rising above neat white buildings, is 500 yards on the
north side of the Forres by-pass (Aberdeen-Inverness A96 road).
Leave by-pass at the sign marked "Waterford", then follow
road over level crossing.
Contact Us
Benromach Distillery & Malt Whisky Centre
Invererne
Road
Forres, Moray
IV36 3EB Scotland
Tel: +44
01309 675968
Email: Benromach
Distillery
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