Benriach 10 Year Old The Smoky 10 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750 mL
Introduction:
Benriach The Smoky Ten is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky that showcases the distillery's innovative approach to peated whisky. Crafted from a combination of unpeated and peated spirit, this expression undergoes three cask maturation for at least ten years in bourbon barrels, Jamaican rum casks, and toasted virgin oak. This process imparts complex layers of flavor, resulting in a richly balanced sweet and smoky finish.
Tasting Notes:
- Color: Bright gold.
- Nose: Ripe orchard fruit syrup, smoked honey glaze, and oak spice.
- Palate: Smoked applewood, honey maple, and spiced pear, finishing with lingering fruit and smoked oak.
- Smoke Level: Rich.
Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy Benriach The Smoky Ten neat, with a splash of water, or over ice to fully appreciate its complex flavor profile. It also serves as an excellent base for classic whisky cocktails, adding a subtle smoky dimension to drinks like the Old Fashioned or Rob Roy.
Awards and Recognition:
- Double Gold Medal: 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
- 91 Points (Excellent, Highly Recommended): 2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge.
Benriach The Smoky Ten offers a richly layered tasting experience, reflecting the distillery's dedication to quality and the distinctive characteristics of Speyside peated whisky.
Introduction:
Benriach The Smoky Ten is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky that showcases the distillery's innovative approach to peated whisky. Crafted from a combination of unpeated and peated spirit, this expression undergoes three cask maturation for at least ten years in bourbon barrels, Jamaican rum casks, and toasted virgin oak. This process imparts complex layers of flavor, resulting in a richly balanced sweet and smoky finish.
Tasting Notes:
- Color: Bright gold.
- Nose: Ripe orchard fruit syrup, smoked honey glaze, and oak spice.
- Palate: Smoked applewood, honey maple, and spiced pear, finishing with lingering fruit and smoked oak.
- Smoke Level: Rich.
Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy Benriach The Smoky Ten neat, with a splash of water, or over ice to fully appreciate its complex flavor profile. It also serves as an excellent base for classic whisky cocktails, adding a subtle smoky dimension to drinks like the Old Fashioned or Rob Roy.
Awards and Recognition:
- Double Gold Medal: 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
- 91 Points (Excellent, Highly Recommended): 2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge.
Benriach The Smoky Ten offers a richly layered tasting experience, reflecting the distillery's dedication to quality and the distinctive characteristics of Speyside peated whisky.
