Benriach 10 years The Original Ten

Benriach is a distillery located in the heart of Speyside, known for its diverse and characterful whiskies. The Benriach 10 Years perfectly showcases the region’s signature smooth, fruity, and lightly spiced style. Aged in a combination of ex-bourbon and sherry casks, this whisky offers a beautiful balance of sweetness, spice, and fruitiness. The result is an approachable yet refined dram that appeals to both newcomers and seasoned whisky lovers.

Tasting note

Nose

Bright aromas of ripe peaches, apricots, and a hint of citrus immediately stand out. Notes of vanilla, honey, and light oak provide a pleasant sweetness, while subtle hints of toasted almonds and cinnamon add depth.

Taste

Smooth and creamy with rich flavors of vanilla and butterscotch. Tropical fruits like pineapple and nectarine blend harmoniously with a gentle spice of nutmeg and ginger. The sherry cask influence introduces a touch of raisins and soft caramel.

Finish

Medium-length and elegant, with lingering notes of sweet oak, delicate spices, and a refreshing citrus lift that rounds everything off beautifully.

Benriach Distillery

Benriach Distillery is located in the heart of the Speyside region, near the town of Elgin in Moray. Founded in 1898 by John Duff, Benriach has a rich history marked by both periods of closure and revival. Since reopening in 1965, Benriach has established itself as a producer of high-quality single malt whiskies.

A unique feature of Benriach is its diversity in production processes. The distillery produces both peated and unpeated whiskies, which is rare in the Speyside region. This gives Benriach a wide range of flavour profiles, from smoky and robust to refined and fruity. The distillery uses water from nearby Burnside Springs, which contributes to the purity of their whisky.

Benriach whiskies are known for their complexity and depth, with notes of honey, vanilla, fruit and a hint of spice. Maturation takes place in a variety of casks, including ex-bourbon, sherry, rum and wine casks, ensuring a rich and layered flavour experience.

The combination of traditional techniques, innovation and a beautiful location makes Benriach a respected name in the world of Scotch single malt whisky.