Benriach The Smoky Ten

I do not share the general persistence in emphasizing the taste of ashes and earth. it's more of a savory whiskey, with a distinct rum component, a bunch of yellow fruits, lightly grilled to caramel. in general, the description on the tube is very good, I agree with every word, although I’m not so enthusiastic about this booze

Nose - ashy peat, smoked meat, lemon pith, apple, pear, honey, molasses, white pepper, nutmeg, vanilla, brine, resin, sweet floral notes, caramel, leather, mild to moderate ethanol burn. Taste - smoked meat, fresh peat, ginger, chili pepper, apricot, pear, honey, apple, caramel, brine, vanilla, clove, sour oak, moderate alcohol bite, finishing medium length with ashy peat, citrus, and peppery ginger flavors. My BenRiach series continues with this Smoky Ten release, heir apparent to the discontinued Curiositas offering. I’m hoping they haven’t raised the prices just to deliver a lower quality product. Let’s find out. The nose is very similar to Curiositas’. It’s ashier than its predecessor, and I don’t remember detecting a brininess like I do here. The palate has a more acrid smokiness and a pithier citrus quality. The mouthfeel is thin, borderline watery, and the finish is average. As feared, the Smoky Ten isn’t as good as Curiositas. The nose is about the same, but the palate is noticeably inferior. It’s not bad, but I’m disappointed in the direction this has taken. Safe to say, I won’t be buying a bottle at the $70 price point it has near me. Next up, I’ll be trying the Smoky Twelve. Maybe the extra two years and different cask influences will make a positive difference.

Smoke house. Smooth. Oily.. Delicious

Had it in Savannah a bit ago. Seriously loved it from the first taste