Benriach and The Grounds
join forces to launch Australian-first ‘Scotch Cross Buns’ for Easter
Australia, March 2024
Benriach Single Malt Scotch Whisky has partnered with iconic Sydney venue, The Grounds, to reimagine an Easter classic with a whisky-infused twist – introducing Scotch Cross Buns.
Specially crafted by The Grounds Bakery & Patisserie, the limited-edition Scotch Cross Buns feature currants and raisins which have been soaked in Benriach: The Original Ten whisky, topped off with a delicious Benriach whisky glaze.
Available from Monday 18 March to Monday 1 April, the Scotch Cross Buns can be ordered as a takeaway six-pack, or as a special dine-in dessert at The Grounds of Alexandria and The Grounds of the City venues.
Guests dining in will be in for a special treat, with a new ‘Scotch Cross Bun Pudding’ dessert launching on the menu, featuring a baked Scotch Cross Bun with dark chocolate chips, caramelised hazelnuts and hazelnut praline, served with a brown butter whisky caramel sauce, macadamia ice cream and a vanilla bean whipped chantilly. The decadent dessert is available for $32 for two people.
The Benriach Easter menu will also include a delicious Whisky Treacle cocktail, a Smoky Espresso Martini, and a Benriach Highball. Adding to the festivities, Benriach will host a whisky tasting in The Lock In private dining room at The Grounds of Alexandria on Wednesday 27th of March.
Paul McGrath, Executive Head Chef at The Grounds said:
“Crafting our Scotch Cross Buns with Beneriach single malt whisky has been a fun journey. But it’s not just about creating something fun and unique for Easter; it’s about honouring tradition while igniting taste buds with a quality, authentic experience. We’re thrilled to bring this fusion of flavours to our customers, adding a playful twist to a classic treat.”
Dr. Rachel Barrie, Master Blender at Benriach Distillery commented:
“Benriach The Original Ten has been three cask matured in bourbon barrels, sherry casks and virgin oak, to create layers of luscious orchard fruit, sumptuous honeyed malt and toasted oak, all interwoven with a subtle trace of smoke.
These sweet, fruit-laden flavours perfectly compliment the signature flavours of a hot cross bun.”
EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY
As part of the partnership, The Grounds and Benriach are running a special Easter giveaway for any customer who purchases Scotch Cross Buns between Monday, March 18th and Monday, April 1st.
Customers who purchase Scotch Cross Buns from The Grounds of Alexandria or The Grounds of the City will be eligible to enter the prize draw, for their chance to win a bottle of Benriach: The Sixteen valued at RRP $170, with winners announced daily until the conclusion of the competition!