The flagship expression from the Benriach distillery. This 10 year old Speyside single malt is drawn from ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks after at least a decade of slumber, resulting in a malt that shows off the distillery's style wonderfully. Expect hearty barley backed up by orchard fruit and toasted almond, alongside just a hint of herbaceous oak.
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Citrus-forward, with gingerbread and cinnamon in support.
Fried banana, brown sugar, powerful barley notes driving it all along.
Lasting hints of peppery malt and vanilla custard.
I bought a bottle just because it was reduced by £5 and you were entered into a competition to visit the Benriach distillery. Single malts never disappoint but I wasn't expecting anything particularly special. But I'm so glad I got it as it's positively one of the nicest whiskies ever to pass my lips-especially unusual for me as I normally prefer peated Scotch! A really lovely sweet banana and barley flavour. Delivery was fast too. I also received a complementary 30ml measure of the peated Curiositas. This was my first time ordering from MOM, and I will certainly be ordering from here again in the not too distant future. Good job chaps at Master of Malt.
Not the taste expected, with lingering after bite when swallowed. Many of my guests appreciated other qualities; so, not bad for "first run out of the gate." ?
Best 10yr Speyside I have ever had. Would choose this over many a 12yr Scotch.
Bought only the sample but will soon buy the bottle. I am really surprised with this whisky, has a nice complexity and wood notes for such a young one. Loved how spicy and yet refreshing it is. Kind of a long sweet finish, that is my least favorite thing, and yet I recommend this as an awesome cost-benefit purchase. Note 87/100 for me.
Smooth and drinkable, just a bit light and underwhelming. Nothing wrong with it, nothing captivating either. The distilling is well done, and the booze is round and soft, but is apparent on the nose. Some dry citrus and apple, but no darker fruit. Hint of caramel, toffee, apple, some new oak herbs, dry dill, no smoke. Young and lively. Mixes well for a single malt.
