Benriach The Original Ten 10 Year Old

Benriach The Original Ten is the signature 10 year old Speyside single malt from Benriach Distillery and the introduction to its richly layered house style. It is three cask matured for at least ten years in bourbon barrels, sherry casks and virgin oak, building layers of luscious orchard fruit, honeyed malt and toasted oak with just a subtle trace of smoke. Master Blender Rachel Barrie describes it as the classic, sweet, fruit-laden style of Benriach. It is bottled at 43% ABV with natural cask-imparted colour, in a 750ml bottle. An easy-going, fruit-forward malt that suits both newcomers to single malt and regular Speyside drinkers.

Nose: Rich orchard fruit, honey and toasted oak.

Palate: Ripe pear, nectarine and malt sweetness.

Finish: Almond and spiced vanilla.

Serve: Neat or with a splash of water; also works well in a highball.