Scotch (Single Malt)

BenRiach Smoky Ten

BenRiach · Speyside, Scotland

Review and tasting notes

A peated variant from a distillery better known for unpeated malts.

Key facts

• Category: Scotch (Single Malt)
• Distillery: BenRiach
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• ABV / Proof: 43% · 86 proof
• Age: 10 years
• Typical price: $45-60

Tasting profile

• Nose: Boot leather mellowing into saline, burnt sugar and sweet cream, vegetal peat, menthol
• Palate: Creamy, malt sweetness, orchard fruits, honey, barbecue smoke, apricots, nutmeg
• Finish: Salted butter, cinnamon, orange, vanilla, black pepper
• Best for: A peated variant from a distillery better known for unpeated malts