Born in the heart of Speyside, Benriach has long been admired for its creative approach to whisky-making, embracing both time-honored traditions and innovative cask maturation. This special set pairs two of Benriach’s celebrated single malts, the 12 Year Old Sherry, rich and indulgent, and the 10 Year Old Smoky, bold with a gentle peat influence. Together, they offer a journey through the distillery’s dual personality: one steeped in luscious sherry sweetness, the other dancing with smoky intrigue.

Benriach 12 Year Old Sherry + 10 Year Old Smoky 70cl
Brand: Benriach | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 43% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol.: 2 × 70cl

Tasting Profile – Benriach 12 Year Old Sherry:
Nose: Layers of dried fruits, honey, dark chocolate, and baking spices.
Palate: Rich sherry sweetness with raisins, figs, orange peel, and hints of nutmeg.
Finish: Long and warming, with lingering cocoa and spice.

Tasting Profile – Benriach 10 Year Old Smoky:
Nose: Sweet orchard fruits entwined with gentle peat smoke and vanilla.
Palate: Pear, green apple, toasted oak, and soft campfire smoke.
Finish: Clean, smooth, and lightly smoky, with hints of malt sweetness.

Production Details:
Crafted in copper pot stills and matured in a selection of premium casks. The 12 Year Old Sherry rests in sherry-seasoned oak, enhancing its richness, while the 10 Year Old Smoky combines ex-bourbon and virgin oak casks to balance fruit and smoke.

Perfect For:
Whisky lovers seeking to explore contrasting styles from the same distillery, collectors, or those gifting a versatile set for both sherry and smoky whisky fans.

Expert Notes:
Benriach’s skill lies in mastering diverse flavour profiles. This pairing showcases the distillery’s artistry, one dram indulgently rich, the other refreshingly smoky.

Customer Reviews:
“Perfect gift, two amazing whiskies with totally different personalities.”
“The sherry is my cozy night pour, the smoky my weekend adventure dram.”
“Shows how versatile Benriach really is.”

Interesting Fact:
Benriach is one of the few Speyside distilleries to produce peated spirit alongside traditional unpeated whisky, allowing for such contrasting yet complementary releases.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy each neat to appreciate their individual character, or pair the 12 Year Old Sherry with dark chocolate and the 10 Year Old Smoky with smoked meats or aged cheese.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1898, Benriach sits in the “Heart of Speyside,” where the region’s pure water and cool climate create ideal whisky making conditions. The distillery is renowned for experimenting with a wide variety of cask types and for producing both peated and unpeated styles, a rare trait in Speyside. Today, Benriach continues to push boundaries while respecting over a century of craftsmanship, making it a favourite among whisky enthusiasts worldwide.