Whisky distillery Benriach has partnered with cult-favourite bakery Tokyo Lamington to reinterpret the classic hot cross bun.

Available in stores across Sydney and Melbourne from 10 March to 6 April 2026, the limited-edition collaboration introduces the Scotch Cross Bun – layered with fruit infused with Benriach’s award-winning The Original Ten single malt Scotch whisky and finished with a smooth Scotch glaze – alongside the Scotch Caramel Easter Lamington, a rich chocolate sponge filled with a decadent whisky caramel centre.

Drinks Digest put them both to the taste test and can confirm they are a lusciously indulgent treat for both hot cross bun fans and whisky lovers.

Tokyo Lamington’s Newtown store will also be serving up limited-edition whisky coffee creation for the duration of the collaboration. Infused with housemade honey syrup, finished with silky vanilla cream and spiked with a shot of Benriach’s The Original Ten, the serve can be enjoyed hot or as a cold brew.

The Scotch Cross Bun and Scotch Caramel Easter Lamington is available in-store or takeaway at the following Tokyo Lamington locations:

• Tokyo Lamington Newtown – 277 Australia Street, Newtown NSW
• Tokyo Lamington Marrickville – 140 Marrickville Road, Marrickville NSW
• Tokyo Lamington Carlton – 258 Elgin Street, Melbourne VIC

Tokyo Lamington’s Co-Founders Min Chai and Eddie Stewart said: “We love taking nostalgic favourites and reimagining them in unexpected ways, and the Scotch Cross Bun and Scotch Caramel Lamington are exactly that. Partnering with Benriach allowed us to explore deeper, more layered flavour profiles while still honouring everything people love about a hot cross bun and a lamington. It’s indulgent, surprising and very much in the spirit of Tokyo Lamington.”

Brown-Forman Benriach Brand Manager Stuart Reeves said: “At Benriach, we’re passionate about exploring new ways to enjoy single malt whisky. Seeing The Original Ten woven into two much-loved Easter classics demonstrates just how versatile its fruit-forward character can be. We can’t wait to see how Sydneysiders and Melburnites alike enjoy them”

Benriach The Original Ten single malt Scotch whisky is available nationally from $97 at First Choice Liquor.