Benriach The Smoky Ten
Benriach The Smoky Ten is a lightly peated Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky that showcases Benriach’s innovative return to Highland peat smoking in the early 1970s. Crafted from a combination of unpeated and peated spirit, it delivers a distinct sweet and smoky character layered with ripe fruit and toasty oak.
This whisky is three cask matured for at least 10 years in:
- Bourbon barrels
- Jamaican rum casks
- Toasted virgin oak
The result is a naturally coloured single malt with sublimely smooth layers of sunripe fruit, aromatic smoke and toasted oak spice, married into a perfectly balanced sweet-and-smoky profile. Bottled at a robust 46% ABV, it offers extra intensity and texture while remaining approachable.
In the glass, The Smoky Ten shows a bright gold hue. On the nose, expect ripe orchard fruit syrup, drizzled over smoked honey glaze, with a backdrop of oak spice. The palate reveals smoked applewood, honey maple and spiced pear, finishing with lingering fruit and smoked oak that gently fade together.
Benriach The Smoky Ten is ideal for drinkers who enjoy peat smoke with a softer, sweeter Speyside twist, making it a versatile choice for whisky bars, restaurants and home collections in Malaysia, Singapore and across Asia.
Q: What is Benriach The Smoky Ten?
A: Benriach The Smoky Ten is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky that combines unpeated and peated spirit, matured for at least 10 years in bourbon barrels, Jamaican rum casks and toasted virgin oak to deliver a sweet and smoky flavour profile.
Q: How smoky is Benriach The Smoky Ten?
A: It uses Highland peat, which imparts a distinctly sweet, wood-rich smoke rather than an extremely medicinal or coastal style. The smoke is aromatic and balanced by ripe fruit and honey, making it approachable for those new to peated whisky.
Q: What does Benriach The Smoky Ten taste like?
A: On the nose, you’ll find ripe orchard fruit syrup, smoked honey glaze and oak spice. The palate brings smoked applewood, honey maple and spiced pear, finishing with lingering fruit and smoked oak.
Q: What is the alcohol content and colour of The Smoky Ten?
A: It is bottled at 46% ABV and has natural cask-imparted colour, described as bright gold, with no added colouring.
Q: How should I drink Benriach The Smoky Ten?
A: Enjoy it neat to appreciate the full layers of fruit and smoke, or add a few drops of water to open up the sweetness and spice. It also works nicely over a large ice cube or in a simple highball with soda for a lighter smoky serve.
Q: Is Benriach The Smoky Ten suitable for drinkers in Malaysia and Singapore?
A: Yes. Its smooth, sweet-smoky character and 46% ABV make it ideal for whisky lovers in Malaysia, Singapore and across Asia, particularly those wanting to explore peated whisky without going too heavy on smoke.
