Benriach The Original Ten

Amazingly our first unpeated Benriach! We’ve previously mentioned Benriach alongside Glendronach (also owned by Brown-Forman), and former owner and master blender Billy Walker. It was the current master blender Dr. Rachel Barrie, however, who completely overhauled Benriach’s range back in 2020. Barrie’s CV from over 30 years in the industry is legendary, creating whiskies for the likes of Glenmorangie, Bowmore, and Laphroaig. She was one of the first women to hold the titles whisky blender and master blender, and the first woman to be inducted into the Whisky Hall of Fame.

She was also named Master Blender of the Year at the International Spirits Challenge 2022 (an award which, incidentally, has been won by women twice since). This natural colour 10-year-old brings together 3 different cask types: bourbon, sherry & fresh American oak.