Autumn Darkness and 2 Ben's

Welcome back you brilliant people to another month of Mr Dram Man. I have now been going at this for 18 months now, loving bringing you different Drams each month to sample and try. so lets get started with this delicious Autumnal drams. Don't forget to vote for your favourite each month once you have had chance to try them.

Benromach 15

The Benromach 15-Year-Old single malt is a meticulously crafted whisky with a unique character, matured in first-fill bourbon and sherry casks for a rich, multi-layered profile. It presents dark amber hues and aromas of sweet toffee, pepper, and gentle peat smoke on the nose. The palate is a creamy blend of ripe apple, charred oak, dark chocolate, and toasted malt with hints of orange peel and a light smokiness. Its finish is medium and creamy, complemented by soft, dried fruit notes. My only issue with this is it’s almost too smooth; it’s delicious and I could drink it all night long but I just want a little more punch out of it. It gets a solid 90/100 from me but just needs a little more.

Darkness 8yr old

The Darkness 8-Year-Old Speyside whisky offers a bold and sherried flavour profile. Aged first in ex-bourbon barrels they finish is for 2 years in custom-made Oloroso sherry octave casks, maximizing sherry impact for a rich, complex taste. We talking in a previous month about the effect a smaller octave cask has on the liquid when it matures. The result is a non-chill filtered, naturally coloured whisky with a nose of candied orange and spiced chocolate, a palate of toasted Amaretti biscuits and deep raisins, and a finish of subtle smoke and lingering chocolate. This continuous release brings the rich, sherried essence of Darkness whiskies to a wider audience. This is absolutely delightful: I enjoyed it just as much as the Benromach 15 and it had that extra bit f punch to it that I felt the Benromach was missing. 91/100

Signatory Ben Nevis 8yr

We have another Signatory bottling and this time from the great Ben Nevis distillery/ It highlights eight years of maturation in oloroso sherry butts giving it that distinct sherried profile. Distilled in 2014, this release is part of the Un-Chillfiltered Collection, offering a vibrant, natural flavour profile. The nose reveals tropical fruit, green grape, and vanilla, while the palate layers green apples, peaches, raisins, and hazelnut with warm spices. A finish of cinnamon, black pepper, and sweet malt adds an enduring warmth, showcasing the unique qualities of sherry-aged Ben Nevis whiskies. This is well crafted very moreish. 89/100

Don't forget to vote for your favourite below! See you next month drammers!

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  Benromach 15
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  Darkness 8yr Old
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  Signatory Ben Nevis 8yr Old