Benromach Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Benromach Scotch Whisky

Distillery Information

Founded in1898 by F.W. Brickman and Duncan McCallum

Location Speyside Findhorn region Situated on the outskirts of Forres

Water Source Chapeltown springs

Benromach Scotch Whisky Distilling Equipment

Stainless Steel Mash Tun,

4 Larch Washbacks

2 steam heated pot stills

Matured in Spanish Sherry Casks

Benromach Scotch Whisky Distillery History

The Benromach Distillery was founded in 1898 by F.W. Brickman, a Spirit broker from Leith and Duncan McCallum owner of the Glen Nevis distillery. The distillery was built to a Charles Doig design

In 1907 ownership passed to David McCallum. A brief closure during the First World War reopening in 1920 as the Benromach Distillery Ltd.

Closed in 1931 and remained silent for the next 6 years. Then in 1938 the distillery was sold to Train & McIntyre as part of Associated Scottish Distillers Ltd.

During 1953 DCL acquire Train & McIntyre and pass control of Benromach to Scottish Malt Distillers.

The distillery was rebuilt in1966 and two new stills installed in.1974.

In 1983 the distillery was closed and production equipment dismantled.

New Owners

In 1993 Gordon and MacPhail purchased the distillery. The next 3 years involved careful planning for the refurbishment of the Benromach Distillery beginning with a major over-haul to re-equip the distillery with specially designed and commissioned new stills, a mash tun, remoulded wash backs.

In 1996 Gordon & MacPhail announced the revival of Benromach Single Malt Scotch Whisky, one of Speyside’s best-kept secrets.

Following the extensive re-equipping, distillation started once again in 1998, Benromach’s centenary year, and HRH The Prince of Wales performed the official re-opening in October of that year.

Benromach Visitor Centre

In August 1999 Benromach opened its doors to visitors and members of the public who are warmly welcomed to the Malt Whisky Centre, formerly the Drier House.

The Distillery and its Visitor Centre has a four star grading as a Visitor Attraction from the Scottish Tourist Board. Benromach is also on the world famous Malt Whisky Trail.

Benromach Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Distillery Bottlings

Benromach Traditional

Benromach Organic

Benromach Tokaji

Benromach Origins Golden Promise

Benromach Peat Smoke Batch1-2

Benromach Vintage Single Malt Scotch Whisky

(Distilled by previous owners

Bottled By Gordon & MacPhail)

Benromach 21year old 43%

Benromach 19year old 1978 Rare Malts Selection

Benromach Sassicaia Wood Finish (45%)

Benromach 22 year old 45% Port Wood Finish

Benromach 25 year old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky (43%)

Benromach Cask Strength 1980 (58.6%) Single Malt Scotch whisky

Benromach Vintage 1968 41.8%

Benromach Classic 55YO 42.4%

Benromach 18 year old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky (40%)

Benromach 21yo Tokaji Finish, 45%

Benromach Vintage 1969 (43%) Single Speyside Malt Scotch whisky

Benromach Vintage Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Bottled by previous owners

Benromach Rare Malts Selection 19 year old 1978

Benromach Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Independent Bottling

Cadenhead’s,

Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail),

Hart Brothers

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