Benromach 12 Years Old Joins Signature Range as New Flagship Expression

New Entry to the Signature Range

Benromach Distillery has released its 12 year old as a new flagship expression, bottled at 46% ABV and matured exclusively in first fill sherry casks. The release came in early September 2026 and is available at Benromach's official website, specialist retailers, the distillery visitor center, and selected international markets. The distillery's existing 10 year old expression remains in production, with the 12 year old now serving as the entry point to the signature range.

Non chill filtered and presented in the distillery's current branding, the 12 year old retails at €52 for a 700ml bottle.

"With an ABV of 46%, we're able to showcase more of the whisky's natural character, texture and flavour."

Sherry Driven Maturation and Tasting Profile

The entire maturation occurs in first fill sherry casks, which impart considerable influence throughout the spirit's ageing period. On the nose, the whisky develops notes of dried fruit, orange and warm spices, moving into raisins and chocolate on the palate alongside cracked pepper and a subtle hint of smoke. The finish lingers with sherry influence, spicy oak, and the light smoke characteristic of Benromach's house style.

The combination of first fill sherry maturation and the unpeated Speyside spirit creates a dram that emphasizes fruit and spice over the earthiness found in some of the distillery's peated releases. The decision to bottle at 46% ABV preserves the full texture and flavour intensity that lower strength bottlings would reduce through chill filtration.

Completing Benromach's Core Range

The Benromach 12 Years Old now forms the entry level to the signature lineup, with the 15 and 21 year old expressions positioned above it in age and complexity. The Spiritory range also includes several limited and vintage Benromach releases: the Benromach 23 Years Old Year Of The Fire Goat, the Benromach 22 Years Old Wu Dram Clan Exclusive, and older expressions including the 50 Years Old and 40 Years Old Release Batch 2. The new flagship offers collectors a more accessible entry into the Benromach sherry matured style.

Distillery Heritage and Philosophy

Benromach Distillery sits in Forres, Speyside, and dates to 1898. The operation was acquired by family owned Gordon & MacPhail in 1993 and reopened in 1998 following restoration. The distillery's mission has centred on reviving traditional Speyside whisky styles, balancing unpeated and lightly peated expressions. The 12 year old represents the latest addition to this philosophy, offering a spirit matured without chill filtration and bottled at a strength that allows the full expression of the sherry cask's influence on the base spirit.

Availability

The Benromach 12 Years Old Exclusively Sherry Cask Matured is available on Spiritory.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the 12 year old compare to Benromach's other expressions?

The 12 year old serves as the entry point to Benromach's signature range, with the 15 and 21 year old expressions offering increased age and wood influence. The 10 year old remains available for those seeking a younger spirit, while the limited releases on Spiritory (22, 23, 40, and 50 years old) represent the upper range of Benromach's portfolio.

Why is it bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration?

Non chill filtered whisky retains fatty acids and oils that lower strength expressions require filtration to remove. The 46% ABV allows these compounds to remain, delivering fuller texture and flavour intensity than lower proof bottlings would preserve.

Who is this whisky suited for?

The 12 year old balances accessibility with depth, offering first fill sherry maturation at a price point lower than the older signature expressions. It suits collectors entering Benromach's range or those seeking a sherry matured Speyside without the premium of the distillery's limited releases.

Where can I buy it?

The Benromach 12 Years Old is available on Spiritory, as well as through specialist retailers, the official Benromach website, and the distillery visitor center in Forres.