Benromach release the 2009 edition of its Sassicaia Wood Finish recently. Like the previous editions (2005, 2006 and 2007) it was originally matured in first-fill bourbon barrels before being finished for 28 months in wine casks from the Bolgheri region in Tuscany, Italy.

They’ve released almost 8000 bottles, almost double the amount of the last edition.

Benromach Sassicaia 2009 ‘Wood finish’ (45%, OB 2017, 7783 btl.)

Nose: the same old-style whisky as the 10 Year Old, with dusty barley and quite some smoke. Rather sweet this time: brown sugar, red berries and cinnamon. A mustard & honey combo....