Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2012 Signatory Cask Strength

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Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2012 Signatory Cask Strength is a distinctive Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, independently bottled by Signatory Vintage for its acclaimed Cask Strength Collection. Read more
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2012 Signatory Cask Strength
Regular price £82.96 GBP
Regular price Sale price £82.96 GBP
£69.13 ex VAT
Sale Sold out

Bottle Information

Cask Type: first-fill Amarone hogshead
Type: Single Malt
Volume: 70cl
Region: Speyside
Vintage: 2012
Age: 13 Year Old
ABV: 57.9%

Tasting Notes

Nose Black cherries, ripe plums and dark berries with honeyed malt, orange peel, cocoa and warming wine spice. Palate Full and rich, with blackberry compote, dark chocolate and caramel alongside orchard fruits, sweet malt, redcurrants and gentle tannins. Finish Long and warming, with lingering dark fruit, cocoa, spice, red wine richness and lightly drying oak.

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2012 Signatory Cask Strength is a distinctive Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, independently bottled by Signatory Vintage for its acclaimed Cask Strength Collection. Distilled in 2012 and bottled in 2026, this 13 year old expression was matured in a single first-fill Amarone hogshead and bottled at a robust 57.9% ABV. Auchroisk is known for a clean, fruity and slightly nutty distillery style, making it particularly well suited to wine cask maturation. The first-fill Amarone hogshead adds layers of dark berries, ripe cherries, chocolate and warming spice, while the underlying spirit contributes orchard fruit, honeyed malt and citrus freshness. Bottled from a single cask at full strength, this is a rich and expressive take on Auchroisk with a clear Italian red wine influence. The Amarone cask gives the whisky both sweetness and structure, with dark fruit and cocoa balanced by gentle tannins and Speyside fruitiness. At 57.9% ABV, the whisky has excellent weight and intensity, making it especially appealing to drinkers who enjoy bold, wine-influenced single cask releases.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • 13 year old Auchroisk Speyside single malt Scotch whisky
  • Distilled in 2012 and bottled in 2026
  • Matured in a single first-fill Amarone hogshead
  • Bottled at a powerful 57.9% ABV
  • Independently bottled by Signatory Vintage
  • Part of the acclaimed Signatory Cask Strength Collection
  • Combines Auchroisk’s fruity Speyside character with rich Amarone wine cask influence
  • A distinctive choice for lovers of wine cask matured Scotch whisky
  • An expressive single cask release with dark fruit, chocolate and warming spice
The Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2012 Signatory Cask Strength is a bold and characterful Speyside single malt, combining Auchroisk’s fresh, fruit-led spirit with the deep berry and chocolate notes of a first-fill Amarone hogshead. Bottled at 57.9% ABV, it is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of Auchroisk whisky, Signatory Vintage, Amarone cask whisky, cask strength Scotch, and distinctive independent Speyside bottlings.
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Auchroisk
Established in 1972 by Justerini & Brooks (Scotland) Ltd., Auchroisk Distillery is a distinguished malt whisky distillery located in Mulben, at the heart of Scotland's celebrated Speyside whisky region. Equipped with eight traditional copper stills, Auchroisk expertly produces both single malt Scotch whisky and blends, ensuring a versatile and high-quality portfolio. While a select portion of its production is released as official single malt whisky, the majority is dedicated to crafting premium blends that embody the rich Speyside character. Renowned independent bottlers such as Morrison & MacKay feature exclusive single cask malt whiskies from Auchroisk, and its single malt expressions are prominently showcased in Gordon & MacPhail's Connoisseurs Choice series. Known for its consistent excellence and nuanced flavour profiles, Auchroisk Distillery remains a favourite among whisky enthusiasts, collectors, and those seeking authentic Speyside single malts.
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