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KOI Dessert Bar and Benriach Distillery Have Teamed Up to Create Whisky-Infused Scotch Cross Buns

The historic distiller and the progressive dessert maker have partnered for an adults-only reimagining of the beloved holiday treat.
Hudson Brown
April 09, 2025

Overview

Looking for an treat with teeth this Easter? Benriach Distillery — the renowned purveyor of Speyside single malt scotch whisky — has teamed up with KOI Dessert Bar to create the Scotch Cross Bun, a playful, adults-only reimagining of the beloved holiday treat.

Crafted by KOI's in-house dessert experts, the Scotch Cross Bun hits all the marks needed to leave a lasting impression, Blending the comforting nostalgia of a hot cross bun with contemporary cake design, this limited-edition dessert sees a rich vanilla mousse infused with autumnal spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, before being spiked with currents soaked in Benriach's The Original Ten single malt for a rousing finish.

Want to get your hands on one of these decadent Easter creations that KOI's creative team describes as "familiar, yet completely unexpected"? From now until Thursday, April 17, KOI Dessert Bars in Sydney and Melbourne will serve up the Scotch Cross Bun for both dine-in and takeaway for $22.

For some extra Easter cheer, customers who purchase the Scotch Cross Bun are invited to take home a complimentary 50ml bottle of Benriach's The Original Ten.

"The Scotch Cross Bun is a perfect example of how versatile Benriach whisky can be — not just for sipping, but as an incredible ingredient that enhances and elevates flavours in unexpected ways," says Benriach brand manager, Stuart Reeves. "Partnering with KOI, known for their innovative approach to desserts, has allowed us to bring a fresh twist to Easter while showcasing the smooth, layered complexity of The Original Ten."

With these revamped hot cross buns ready for purchase, there's no need to wait until the long weekend rolls around. Sydneysiders can experience the bold flavours and inventive craftsmanship at KOI Dessert Bars in Chippendale and Ryde, while Melbourne fans can get their hands on these desserts at the Queen Street location in the CBD.

The Benriach x KOI Dessert Bar Scotch Cross Bun is available until April 17 in Sydney at Chippendale and Ryde stores, as well as in Melbourne at the Queen Street location. Head to the venue's website for more information.

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