BenRiach The Smoky 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

BenRiach The Smoky Ten is the core peated expression from BenRiach Distillery in Longmorn, Speyside — 10 years of heavily peated single malt maturation from one of the few Speyside distilleries to maintain active peated production, presenting the distillery’s distinctive peated Speyside character at the entry age statement.

This is the current label (The Smoky Ten) for what was previously called Curiositas. The expression uses heavily peated malt at approximately 35–40 PPM through BenRiach’s multi-cask maturation program (ex-bourbon, virgin oak) to produce a distinctively Speyside-influenced peated character. Browse all Scotch whisky at Wooden Cork.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BenRiach The Smoky Ten heavily peated compared to Islay malts?

Moderately peated by Islay standards — approximately 35–40 PPM versus Ardbeg’s 55 PPM. The Speyside terroir and production approach produce a different smoke character than coastal Islay: more earthy and heathery, less medicinal and maritime.

Is this the same as the BenRiach Curiositas?

Yes — The Smoky Ten is the current label for the same 10-year peated expression previously sold as Curiositas. The production is the same; the name changed under GlenAllachie Distillers’ ownership.