BenRiach 10 Year Old The Smoky Ten 70cl, 46%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Golden amber
Nose: Gentle smoke, ripe fruits, vanilla, and a hint of tropical sweetness.
Palate: Smooth and balanced with notes of smoky malt, caramel, orchard fruits, and soft spice.
Finish: Medium to long with lingering smoke, sweetness, and gentle oak spice.
Description
BenRiach 10 Year Old The Smoky Ten 70cl 46% is a distinctive peated Speyside single malt Scotch whisky that combines gentle smoke with BenRiach’s signature fruit-forward character. This expression is part of the distillery’s core range and offers a balanced introduction to peated whisky from Speyside.
Matured for at least 10 years, this whisky is crafted using a combination of bourbon barrels, Jamaican rum casks, and toasted virgin oak casks, creating a layered and complex flavour profile.
Each cask type contributes to the whisky’s character:
Bourbon casks add vanilla, honey, and sweetness
Rum casks introduce tropical fruit and rich sweetness
Virgin oak casks provide spice and structure
The use of peated malt adds a gentle smoky layer, complementing the distillery’s natural notes of orchard fruits and sweetness without overpowering them.
Bottled at 46% ABV and presented in a 70cl bottle, this whisky offers a richer mouthfeel and more pronounced flavour profile.
Why Choose BenRiach The Smoky Ten?
This whisky offers a unique Speyside peated style, combining smoke with fruit and sweetness.
The combination of three cask types adds depth and complexity to the flavour profile.
Ideal For
This whisky is ideal for those exploring peated whiskies, fans of balanced smoky drams, and whisky enthusiasts looking for a versatile and flavourful expression.
Product Details
Product Name: BenRiach 10 Year Old The Smoky Ten
Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: BenRiach
Region: Speyside, Scotland
Bottle Size: 70cl
ABV: 46%
Age Statement: 10 Years Old
Cask Type: Bourbon, Jamaican Rum, and Virgin Oak Casks
Style: Peated
Collector’s Note
“The Smoky Ten” is part of BenRiach’s modern core range, showcasing the distillery’s long-standing tradition of producing peated spirit alongside unpeated whisky. This expression highlights the brand’s ability to balance smoke with fruit-forward elegance.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.995 kg |
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