{"product_id":"benriach-10-yr-old-curiositas-peated-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Benriach Curiositas Peated 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"573\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThe Benriach Curiositas Peated 10 Year Old is an ultra-premium, highly distinctive Speyside single malt Scotch whisky that challenges traditional definitions of regional style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. While modern Speyside is celebrated for sweet, unpeated profiles, this innovative release represents a bold return to the nineteenth-century nineteenth-century tradition of drying malted barley over localized peat-infused kilns. The liquid undergoes a full 10-year maturation sequence inside premium first-fill ex-bourbon oak barrels to strike a flawless balance. Hand-bottled under an optimal non-chill filtered strength of 46% ABV with its natural golden hue completely uncompromised, this expression comes enclosed in an iconic, deep peat-themed presentation gift container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"598\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eBenriach Curiositas Peated 10 Year Old Tasting Notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNose: A highly expressive and fragrant opening bouquet break highlighting heavy peat reek and campfire ash, seamlessly layered with wild orchard honey, green apples, and sweet vanilla beans.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cem\u003ePalate: A silky, full-bodied, and mouth-coating texture that floods the palate with a fusion of intense peat smoke, cinnamon chips, smoked apple wood, and honey-roasted sugar maple.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinish: An exceptionally long-lasting, grand conclusion marked by a lingering bittersweet balance of cereal oils, waxy funnel, and a final, memorable whisper of green smoke.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"880\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eWhy Choose Benriach Curiositas Peated 10 Year Old?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes the Curiositas 10 Year Old an essential acquisition for global spirits portfolios is its status as a discontinued legacy milestone. Replaced in the core catalog by the modern Smoky Ten range, this older vintage version highlights Benriach's historical, labor-intensive floor malting techniques. The inclusion of Highland peat instead of maritime Islay bogs imbues the heavy new-make spirit with earthy, farmyardy, and wood-ash properties rather than medicinal iodine spikes. This allows the liquid to retain Speyside's signature baseline honeyed sweetness and fresh orchard fruit characteristics across the tongue. With primary distillery-door inventory long vanished from mainstream marketplaces, securing a pristine bottle provides great potential for long-term scarcity returns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eWhat sets Benriach apart in Speyside whisky production?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eBenriach stands out for its bold approach to cask innovation and peated expressions. While many Speyside distilleries focus on lighter, fruity styles, Benriach goes further—producing both smoky and unpeated whiskies. Moreover, it experiments with a wide range of cask finishes, including rum, sherry, and port. As a result, the distillery offers an exciting portfolio that appeals to both traditional Scotch lovers and adventurous whisky drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BenRiach","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52039523926304,"sku":null,"price":94.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0232\/3232\/files\/Benriach_10_Curiositas_2048x_7dc40ed0-1f5b-495c-9b0c-5f52ec42ebd1_jpg.webp?v=1785133890","url":"https:\/\/whisky.estate\/products\/benriach-10-yr-old-curiositas-peated-single-malt-scotch-whisky","provider":"Whisky Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}