Speyside isn’t known for smoke and that’s exactly why Benriach 10 Year Old Smoky stands out. Born from a distillery that’s never followed the crowd, this expression revives a tradition of peated Speyside whisky that dates back to the 19th century. It’s a nod to the old ways, reimagined with fruit-forward finesse and Highland character.

Benriach 10 Year Old Smoky 70cl
Brand: Benriach | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 46% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Campfire smoke curling over stewed orchard fruits, vanilla bean, and toasted oak, both warm and inviting.
Palate: Creamy malt sweetness, grilled pineapple, honeycomb, and spiced oak mingle with a subtle waft of smoke.
Finish: Gently smoky, with lingering citrus zest, cinnamon, and charred wood. Balanced and elegant.

Production Details
Crafted using peated malted barley and matured in a trio of cask types, ex bourbon, toasted virgin oak, and ex rum casks, this expression delivers layered depth without overwhelming the palate. The peat is Highland style: sweet, earthy, and aromatic, allowing Benriach’s signature fruit notes to shine through.

Perfect For
Smoky whisky newcomers, Speyside lovers looking for complexity, or fans of coastal malts wanting something gentler. Ideal for late-night pours, fireside chats, or pairing with dark chocolate and dried fruits.

Expert Notes
Celebrated for striking the perfect balance between smoke and sweetness, Benriach’s 10 Year Old Smoky is a gateway dram into the peated world. Whisky reviewers often highlight its complexity, drinkability, and layered cask influence.

Customer Reviews
🗣️ “Smooth, fruity, and just smoky enough. My go to ‘intro to peat’ dram.”
🗣️ “Smells like a Speyside, finishes like a campfire. Genius blend.”
🗣️ “Not too bold, not too light. Just right.”

Interesting Fact
Benriach is one of the few Speyside distilleries that actively produces both peated and unpeated single malts, a rare versatility that stems from its experimental spirit and traditional floor maltings.

Serving Suggestions
Best enjoyed neat to experience the smoke fruit harmony, or with a splash of water to draw out the rum cask sweetness. Avoid heavy mixers, this dram is all about subtle complexity.

Distillery Background
Nestled in the heart of Speyside, Benriach was founded in 1898 and has long been known as a “hidden gem.” Revived in the early 2000s, the distillery embraced both innovation and tradition, offering an unusually diverse range of styles, peated, unpeated, triple distilled, and richly cask finished. Under Master Blender Rachel Barrie, Benriach continues to redefine what Speyside can be.