Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2012 100 Proof Edition #56 Signatory Vintage 70cl, 57.1%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep amber. This is a presentation inference based on the cask type and retailer imagery rather than a directly stated official colour note.
Nose: Rich sherry, dark fruit, oak spice, chocolate, and dense malty notes. This is a style-led summary supported by retailer descriptions calling it a heavily sherried Benrinnes.
Palate: Full and bold with dried fruit, toffee, spice, dark chocolate, and a weighty, meaty Speyside character.
Finish: Long and warming with lingering sherry richness, oak spice, and dark malt sweetness. This finish wording is a careful adaptation of the cask style and retailer profile rather than a direct official tasting note.
Description
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2012 100 Proof Edition #56 Signatory Vintage 70cl 57.1% is a rich and robust Speyside single malt Scotch whisky bottled by Signatory Vintage as part of its popular 100 Proof Edition series. Distilled in 2012 and bottled at 13 years old, this release showcases Benrinnes’ weighty distillery character alongside the deep influence of sherry cask maturation.
This Edition #56 was matured in first-fill and refill Oloroso sherry butts, giving the whisky a fuller, darker profile with layers of dried fruit, spice, chocolate, and rich malt. Bottled at the series’ signature 100 proof, equivalent to 57.1% ABV, it offers concentrated flavour and a satisfying natural intensity that will appeal to lovers of bold sherried drams. Sources also note that it is non-chill filtered and natural in colour.
Signatory Vintage is highly respected among whisky enthusiasts for releasing characterful cask-driven whiskies at strong value, and the 100 Proof range has become especially popular for offering serious flavour with a consistent high-strength presentation. This Benrinnes is a great example of that style, combining meaty Speyside spirit with rich Oloroso cask influence.
Why Choose Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2012 100 Proof Edition #56 Signatory Vintage
This release offers a powerful combination of Benrinnes’ robust spirit character and rich Oloroso sherry maturation.
13-year-old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky
Distilled in 2012
Bottled by Signatory Vintage
Part of the 100 Proof Edition series
Edition #56
Matured in first-fill and refill Oloroso sherry butts
Bottled at 57.1% ABV
Non-chill filtered and natural colour
Ideal For
Fans of sherried Speyside single malts
Benrinnes enthusiasts
Drinkers who enjoy higher-strength whisky
Customers looking for value-led independent bottlings
Product Details
Product: Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2012 100 Proof Edition #56 Signatory Vintage
Distillery: Benrinnes
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 Years Old
Vintage: 2012
Series: 100 Proof Edition
Edition: #56
Cask Type: First-Fill & Refill Oloroso Sherry Butts
ABV: 57.1%
Bottle Size: 70cl
Bottled: 11 June 2025
Collector’s Note
While this is positioned more as a drinker’s bottle than a rare long-term collectible, the 100 Proof series has built a strong following among whisky enthusiasts, and individual editions often attract attention from buyers who follow Signatory’s sherry-forward releases. Edition #56 is especially appealing for those who enjoy bold Benrinnes bottlings with rich Oloroso influence. This note is partly an inference based on the series reputation and release style.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.9 kg |
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