13 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition 78

This limited-edition Benrinnes forms part of Signatory Vintages increasingly popular 100 Proof series, a range that pairs traditional distillery character with powerful natural presentation. Distilled in 2012 and bottled in 2026, this 13-year-old Speyside single malt was matured exclusively in first-fill Oloroso sherry butts before being bottled at 57.1% ABV (100 Proof).

Benrinnes is known for its muscular, meaty spirit style a distillery character that works exceptionally well with heavy sherry maturation. In this release, the rich Oloroso influence amplifies the whiskys natural weight, producing a dram that is dark, powerful and deeply satisfying without losing its distillery identity.

It is bottled at natural colour and without chill filtration. Tasting Notes Colour: Deep mahogany with rich amber highlights. Nose: Rich raisins, dates and dark chocolate lead, followed by orange peel, polished oak and warming spice. Hints of treacle, roasted nuts and leather emerge with time in the glass.

Palate: Full-bodied, oily and intensely flavoured. Layers of fruitcake, treacle and dark caramel are supported by notes of cocoa, walnut and sweet sherry spice. Benrinnes signature weight gives the whisky a robust, almost savoury depth beneath the rich dried-fruit sweetness. Finish: Long, warming and richly sherried with lingering dried fruit, cocoa, spice and drying oak tannins.

Technical Details Distillery: Benrinnes Bottler: Signatory Vintage Series: 100 Proof Edition #78 Region: Speyside, Scotland Vintage: 2012 Bottled: 2026 Age: 13 Years Old Cask Type: First-fill Oloroso sherry butts ABV: 57.1% (100 Proof) Bottle Size: 700ml Natural Colour: Yes Chill-Filtered: No Style: Rich, sherry-forward Speyside single malt