Provenance – Benrinnes 10 Year Old, 70cl
Brand: Douglas Laing | Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch | ABV: 46% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 70cl
Cask Type: Single Cask (likely refill hogshead or sherry) | Age Statement: 10 Years | Edition: Provenance Series

Intro/Heritage:
Tucked into the foothills of its namesake mountain, Benrinnes produces one of Speyside’s most robust, meaty malt spirits, often reserved for blending, but here, given the spotlight it deserves. Bottled by Douglas Laing as part of the Provenance series, this 10-year-old single cask release reveals a rare glimpse into a distillery beloved by insiders and quietly revered for its weight and richness.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Bold and savory. Notes of malt loaf, toasted hazelnuts, fudge, and dried citrus peel rise with hints of warm spice and forest floor.
Palate: Creamy and powerful. Flavors of stewed apple, spiced toffee, nutmeg, and burnt sugar roll over a waxy, textured mouthfeel with surprising depth for its age.
Finish: Long and structured. A warm trail of dark honey, leather, and oak spice lingers with confidence and quiet complexity.

Production Details:
Drawn from a single cask and bottled at 46% ABV with no chill filtration or added color, this Benrinnes expression is part of the Provenance series, Douglas Laing’s curated lineup showcasing natural, unfiltered regional malts with full flavor integrity.

Perfect For:
Whisky lovers who crave structure and body. A perfect introduction to the bolder side of Speyside — ideal for cooler evenings, after-dinner pours, or revisiting with every season.

Expert Notes:
Benrinnes is one of the few distilleries in Speyside known for its weighty, almost waxy style. This 10-year-old Provenance release manages to combine that texture with youthful spice and sherry-like depth — a rare and rewarding profile for its age.

Customer Reviews:
🗨️ “Hearty and complex — like Speyside with a Highland accent.”
🗨️ “Unexpectedly rich for 10 years. Meaty, nutty, and satisfying.”
🗨️ “One of those ‘sleeper’ malts that overdelivers at every level.”

Interesting Fact:
Benrinnes historically employed a partial triple distillation process, giving its spirit a unique weight and character, a detail that helps explain its reputation among blenders and indie bottlers alike.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat to appreciate its structure, or with a few drops of water to release more fruit and spice. Excellent alongside charcuterie, roasted nuts, or caramelised desserts.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1826 and rebuilt after a devastating flood, Benrinnes is a Speyside distillery with quiet staying power. Though much of its output disappears into blends, single cask releases like this one offer a rare opportunity to experience its bold, distinctive character, unblended, unfiltered, and unapologetically rich.