Benromach Origins Batch 3 Optic Barley Single Malt Scotch Whisky 10 Year Old · 2000 Vintage

Colour

Deep copper-amber with sunlit golden accents and a warm, honeyed glow.

Nose

Peat-driven smoke blankets citrus zest and apricot, opening to creamy vanilla and toffee. Sherry cask warmth brings dried fig, raisin and cocoa, while a maritime, saline edge and toasted oak lend depth, finishing with a refined, smoky elegance.

Palate

Bold, creamy peat greets the palate, tempered by ripe fruit and toasted optic barley. Sherry-cask maturity adds caramelized oak, dark chocolate and dried fruit, while orange zest and spice thread through a silky, full-bodied mouthfeel. At 50% ABV, it delivers a warming, long finish—smoked with charcoal, honeyed malt, and a subtle saline whisper.

Finish

The finish is long and warming, with gentle peat smoke fading into sweet barley malt. Rich dried fruit and a kiss of sherry linger on the palate, followed by cocoa and warm spice. Oak weaves through the tail, leaving a refined, lasting warmth that invites another sip.