{"product_id":"pre-sale-signatory-vintage-benrinnes-1997-28yo-700ml-55-5-symington-s-choice","title":"(Pre sale) Signatory Vintage for Abyss \u0026 Symington's Choice 1997 Benrinnes 28 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a0dad91-9c4c-83ec-a3c5-8ee433b90b26-3\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a0dad91-9c4c-83ec-a3c5-8ee433b90b26-3\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a0dad91-9c4c-83ec-a3c5-8ee433b90b26-3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"072f6516-feaf-493b-8179-4ad029c8d5cf\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eSignatory Vintage Benrinnes 1997 28 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky is an exceptional long-aged Speyside release distilled in 1997 and matured for 28 years before bottling in 2025 as part of the exclusive Abyss x Symington’s Choice collaboration. Drawn from a single cask and bottled at natural cask strength, this rare Benrinnes showcases the distillery’s renowned rich and weighty spirit character elevated through nearly three decades of maturation. Deeply sherried, intensely complex and remarkably structured, this limited release is a highly collectible example of mature Speyside whisky craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"814\"\u003eDistillery: Benrinnes Distillery\u003cbr data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eBottler: Signatory Vintage\u003cbr data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eSeries: Abyss x Symington’s Choice\u003cbr data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eAge: 28 Years Old\u003cbr data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"746\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eABV: 55.5%\u003cbr data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eCask Type: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCask Number: 9739\u003cbr data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eOutturn: 216 Bottles \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eFounded in 1988, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSignatory Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e has established itself as one of Scotland’s most respected independent bottlers, renowned for selecting high-quality single cask whiskies that emphasise authenticity and distillery character. Their Symington’s Choice series represents some of the company’s most premium and carefully selected releases, often bottled at natural cask strength with no chill filtration or added colouring. The collaboration with Abyss further highlights a focus on rare and highly mature whiskies aimed at collectors and enthusiasts seeking unique cask-driven expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003cbr data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eAn intensely aromatic nose opens with rich Black Forest cake, dark chocolate and waves of powerful old-style sherry. Notes of liquorice, cigar tobacco and cracked black pepper intertwine with dense dark fruits, polished leather and warming cinnamon spice. Beneath the richness lies a savoury depth of roasted nuts, meaty undertones and subtle winery characteristics that add further complexity and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003eThe palate delivers a full-bodied sherry bomb bursting with salted caramel, dark chocolate and sticky dried fruits. Layers of cinnamon rolls, tobacco leaf and rich leather develop alongside notes of black cherries, raisins and stewed dark fruits. The spirit carries a beautifully weighty and savoury texture, with meaty nuances balancing the sweetness and spice throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2508\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA remarkably long finish follows with lingering dark roasted coffee beans, black sugar and bold liquorice richness. Waves of toffee, caramelised sugar and cola syrup emerge alongside mature oak spice and subtle bitterness, leaving a deep, warming and endlessly evolving conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Signatory Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54053561532726,"sku":null,"price":663.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/2558\/3414\/files\/5fefd2cba40a7ae73c2ff5d612f14bec.jpg?v=1779512500","url":"https:\/\/hiliquor.com.au\/products\/pre-sale-signatory-vintage-benrinnes-1997-28yo-700ml-55-5-symington-s-choice","provider":"Hi_liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}