There’s a bright energy to the Benriach 10 that feels like spring in a bottle. It’s young but not naive. This single malt is the first chapter in Benriach’s modern story under the guidance of Master Blender Rachel Barrie, and it’s already turning heads. Crafted in the heart of Speyside and aged in both bourbon and sherry casks, this expression balances orchard sweetness with just enough spice to keep things interesting. It’s where craftsmanship meets clarity.

Benriach 10 Year Old
Brand: Benriach | Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 43% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Light and fresh, like walking through an apple orchard at golden hour. Hints of pear, vanilla, and malt biscuits rise gently, followed by a whisper of citrus zest.
Palate: Bright and layered. Green apples and honeyed malt flow into soft oak spice and toasted hazelnuts. The dual cask maturation adds depth without overwhelming the fruit-forward charm.
Finish: Clean and crisp. A soft spice lingers on the tongue alongside a final note of creamy vanilla and a touch of lemon peel.

Production Details:
This 10-year-old Speyside gem is matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, allowing Benriach’s naturally fruity distillate to take center stage while gaining subtle complexity from oak influence. It’s unpeated, ensuring the delicate balance of fruit, malt, and spice is preserved in its purest form.

Perfect For:
Early evenings and golden conversations. Ideal as an aperitif or with light fare, it’s the kind of dram that plays well with music, good company, and soft lighting.

Expert Notes:
The Benriach 10 has earned a quiet reputation as one of the best value entry malts for those starting their single malt journey. Whisky educators often praise it for being both accessible and well-structured, proof that "approachable" doesn't mean "simple."

Customer Reviews:
"This is my everyday dram, it’s bright, smooth, and never gets old."
"I poured this for a friend who ‘wasn’t into whisky’… now he’s hooked."
"Feels like a Speyside handshake, warm, inviting, and a little cheeky."

Interesting Fact:
Benriach’s distillery was mothballed for over 60 years before its revival in the early 2000s. The 10 year old is one of the first bottlings to reflect the distillery’s full-circle comeback and it shows.

Serving Suggestions:
Try it neat to appreciate the orchard fruit notes, or with a splash of water to bring out more of the sherry cask’s nutty tones. For summer sipping, a single ice cube will tame the spice and lift the vanilla.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1898 and nestled in the Speyside countryside, Benriach is known for doing things differently from experimenting with multiple cask types to producing both peated and unpeated styles. Today, it’s under the creative helm of Rachel Barrie, one of Scotland’s most respected whisky makers. Her vision brings modern flair to Benriach’s storied history, and the 10 year old is a brilliant introduction to what’s possible when tradition meets talent.