Benromach 40 Year Old Batch 2 (2022)

2025-04-12 Whiskies of this age are rare. Whiskies of this calibre are even rarer. The Benromach 40 Years Batch 2, bottled in 2022 at a bold 56.5% ABV, hails from Scotland's Speyside region and spent four decades in first fill sherry casks. This is not an everyday dram – it’s a sensorial time capsule, meticulously composed and highly limited.
Benromach 40 Year Old Batch 2 (2022)
Benromach 40 Year Old Batch 2 (2022)
Single Malt | 40 Year Old | 56,50 % ABV. | 2.855,71 €/l | Benromach Distillery | made in Scotland (Speyside) | Whiskybase ID 223595

Smell

What strikes first is a noble aged character – no dust, just maturity. Cognac-like notes rise gently, followed by ginger, maple syrup and a touch of honey. There’s an underlying richness of sweet aged leather, ripe tobacco, and a whiff of coffee grounds. Add to that deeply overripe red fruits, baked apple and sugar beet – it’s an aromatic tapestry that unfolds slowly and rewards patience.

Taste

On the palate, this whisky is surprisingly vivid. Despite its age, it’s oily, full-bodied and layered. The entry is sweet, with orange and grapefruit bringing a light tang. Then the cask takes over: curry, Indian spices, and dry tannic structure. Toward the end, ginger makes a comeback, followed by a flash of sour cherries, adding drama and contrast.

Finish

The finish is medium in length, but full of character. Notes of old oak, some bordering on burnt wood, dominate the aftertaste. Intense spice lingers, balanced by a subtle return of fruity undertones – the sherry cask’s final whisper.

Thoughts

Benromach 40 Years Batch 2 delivers exactly what one might hope for from a whisky of this age – if one has any expectations at all. It’s mature without being tired, complex with conviction, and bold without being brash. The balance of sherry, spice and structure leaves little to be desired. This isn’t the loudest whisky in the room, but it’s one that impresses through detail, texture, and depth. It offers sweetness, spice and oak in harmony, in a way that only truly old, well-composed whisky can. Is it the ultimate whisky? No. But it’s an absolute masterpiece, confidently sitting at the top of the league – without ever needing to shout.

Rating: 91/100 - World Class (Marcel: 91 | Sascha: 90)

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Preview Image Source: Whiskybase
Further Information Cask Type: Oak Cask
Cask Number: Batch 2

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