Signatory Vintage

Part of Signatory's all new 'Small Batch' series, this expression of Aberfeldy has been selected from a range of ex Oloroso sherry casks. There is a lovely combination of both light and dark fruits, with notes of peaches as well as sultanas, cherries and vibrant red fruits. This fruitiness is balanced with notes of cedar wood, cocoa powder and hints of waxiness.

Part of Signatory's all new 'Small Batch' series, this bottling of Aberlour has been bottled from a selection of ex Oloroso Sherry casks. it reads very typical of the Aberlour style, with notes of hedgrow fruits, mulled wine spiciness, and hints of dried fruits, leather and old oak along with jammy sweetness.

Selected from a small batch of casks laid down in 2012 at the Ardmore distillery, this new release from Signatory was matured in a unique type of cask - 2nd fill ex-bourbon barrels that were sourced from an undisclosed distillery on Islay (codenamed LA, suggesting Laphroaig). The nose opens with an industrial smokyness, evoking old workshops and savoury smoke. There is a touch of old hessian sacks and then a sweet barley tone that shifts to creamy and vanilla'd.

This new release from Signatory Vintage comes from a selection of two sherry butts from the Ben Nevis distillery in Ft. William. This robust and characterful highland malt often carries a curious savoury edge - somewhat yeasty and meaty. Matured in ex-sherry Oloroso butts, bringing out flavours like orange marmalade and mochaccino.

Distilled on the 14th of April in 2004, this new Signatory Vintage release comes from the Bunnahabhain distillery, matured in a first-fill Oloroso sherry butt. At 61.2% natural strength, this is a powerful example of the distillery's unpeated Islay style - assertive and dense, with savoury and dry Oloroso sherry notes joining layers of dark honey and orange cake. There are notes of toasted, yeasty bread and apricot jam that lingers on the very spiced and woody finish.

Part of Signatory's all new 'Small Batch' series, this bottling of Caol Ila has been matured in a selection of Oloroso Sherry and Bourbon casks. There are expected notes of rich sherried tones, colliding with Caol Ila's signature coastal, meaty and oily nature, think of salty cured meats, coastal bonfire smoke, sweet nuts, tanned leather and hints of dried fruits.

Edradour distillery is known for producing heavily sherried whiskies. This expression showcases the distillery in a different light, as it was bottled from a parcel of ex Bourbon casks and bottled at cask strength

on the nose there are notes of sweet vanilla and sugar syrup, and aromas of desiccated coconut, sweet berry juice, tart lemon and suede leather.  Notes of young oak, sweet honey and nutty dark chocolate join on the palate, with a warming and slightly spicy finish.

One of our most popular drams in this style from Signatory, this Edradour was aged for 10 years in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks. Offering a distinctive flavour of dense, moist Christmas cake laden with currants, raisins and Turkish delight. A hint of struck matches stems from the distillery's heavy spirit and cask selection. The palate carries a thick, bitter-chocolate sauce tone, with tangy plum joining in, finishing earthy and heavily spiced.

Part of Signatory's new '100 proof' collection, this bottling of Glentauchers was matured in a selection of first fill Oloroso casks for twelve years. There are notes of sweet yellow fruits, stewed sultanas, floral honey, rich chocolate and sweet oak, burned sugars and honeycomb.  

Bottled from a small batch of ex-Oloroso sherry cask finished barrels, this Linkwood offers a heavier than normal profile of this famous Spey malt. This additional maturation has brought forward notes of warm, spicy apple puddings, berry compote and pan au raisin. A warm and full mouthfeel leaves a spicy trail, finishing on caramel and liquorice tones.

Selected from a small batch of casks from the Tamdhu distillery, matured for 11 years in ex-Bolgheri wine casks from Tuscany. The distillery's chewy caramel and toffee character remains in the background, with a more prominent profile of vibrant black and red berries coming through from the wood. There is a dry and tannic spice in the finish, ideal for pairing with a sweeter style of chocolate with nutty or fruity notes.

Laid down in 1989, this is a very rare example of an independent bottling from the iconic Springbank distillery. Produced from a single refill ex-Oloroso sherry butt, filled on 10/03/1989 cask 14/03/1 sat untouched for 35 years before being selected by Andrew Symington, owner and renowned 'nose' of Signatory Vintage.

This is among the rarest expressions we have had from Signatory, and one of only a tiny handful of independent whiskies produced at Springbank, with 345 bottles produced worldwide, just two of these made their way to New Zealand.

Remaining a hidden gem, Dailuaine's whisky is often complex, fruity and with herbal elements. Black tea, dried fruit and an orange zest note can be found with a late herbal character coming through on delicate bitter spices and just a whisp of smoke.

Those familiar with distilling on the Northern island of Orkney will know there's only two possible sources for this undisclosed dram from Signatory - and there's seldom whisky bottled from Scapa! Drawn from a vatting of 13-year-old refill hogsheads, this whisky brings a nose full of buttery shortbread and sweet rolled oats, with a touch of lemon zest and faint heathery smoke. Malty and rich on the palate, with subtle coastal salt pairing with freshly-baked tan square, leaving a waxy and warm finish packed with orange peels and toasted biscuits.