The Original Ten is the epitome of the sweet, fruity, complex character that is the distillery's identity. Inspired by the rich flavours and extraordinary texture of the first single malt to emerge from Benriach in 1994. The Original Ten is a skilful blend of three whiskies aged for at least ten years in first-fill bourbon, sherry and oak casks.
Nose: Strathisla Hart 10 Year Old CS reveals rich aromas of ripe fruit, vanilla and oak. Feel: On the palate, this single malt reveals notes of toffee, spice and dried fruit, with a touch of honey. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving lingering flavors of fruit and grain on the palate.
Nose: Sweet with notes of milk chocolate and lemon, smoked tea, maritime aromas, soot. With water, becomes extremely fruity with a trace of red fruit jam and its smoky side coming through strongly.
Taste: Light and full-bodied texture at once, smoky then dry. Minty dark chocolate, salty. Water rounds things out and makes the taste even more powerful and succulent and sweet and spicy.
Finish: Beautiful, clean, very long with mentholated smoke.
Nose: A bright and vibrant start to this dram, there are notes of green apples, gorse bush, wine gums, and a mineral note.
Palate: The palate is well balanced with a touch of peat smoke, and sweet notes of icing sugar and white chocolate. Notes of tomato plant, sunflower seeds and linseed oil develop.
Finish: The finish brings notes of honey and gooseberries.