Benromach x Southern Ontario Sippers Super Tuscan Wine Cask 2009 16 Year Old

An exceptional and highly limited single cask release, bottled exclusively for the Southern Ontario Sippers whisky club. Distilled in 2009 and matured for 16 years, this expression showcases Benromach's signature old-school, lightly peated Speyside spirit beautifully intertwined with the profound influence of a Super Tuscan wine cask. The premium Italian red wine wood imparts a luxurious layer of dark red fruits, robust tannins, and rich earthy spices that perfectly complement the distillery's gentle whisper of smoke.

Food Pairing: Hearty red meats such as a dry-aged ribeye or wild boar ragù, sharp aged pecorino cheese, and rich dark chocolate desserts with a touch of sea salt.

TASTING NOTES - A deep ruby-amber appearance with a rich, velvety texture that coats the glass and offers a full-bodied, mouth-warming experience.

NOSE - Bursting with dark cherries, crushed blackberries, and plum jam, balanced by antique leather, dark cocoa, subtle baking spices, and a delicate trail of earthy peat smoke.

FINISH - Exceptionally long and structured, leaving lingering notes of dry wine tannins, dark chocolate-covered espresso beans, and a fading, warming wood smoke.

SERVE - Best enjoyed neat to appreciate the complex interaction between the wine cask and the peated spirit, or with a few drops of water to open up brighter red berry notes and softer oak.