Speyside (GL) 16 year old Exceptional Cask 100 Proof Edition #8 Signatory Vintage

Profile: The Speyside (GL) 16 year old Exceptional Cask 100 Proof Edition #8 Signatory Vintage at a Glance

• Low prices - great age: Signatory releases 100 Proof Exceptional Casks
• Edition #8 of the new Signatory Exceptional Cask 100 Proof Editions
• Signatory Vintage: The independent bottler houses more than 10,000 casks

Portrait: What makes the Speyside (GL) 16 year old Exceptional Cask 100 Proof Edition #8 Signatory Vintage

With the 100 Proof Edition of the Exceptional Casks series, Signatory Vintage specifically targets discerning whisky lovers. In this series, the renowned independent bottler from Scotland combines long-aged single malts from renowned distilleries with an attractive price-performance ratio.

A current highlight: the 16-year-old Speyside (GL). Typical of its region of origin, this mysterious single malt reveals its elegant side. It was allowed to mature for 16 years in first-fill Oloroso sherry hogsheads, bringing with it intense aromas of nuts, dark fruits, and fine dark chocolate. At a robust 100 proof, or 57.1% ABV, these flavors unfold particularly impressively.
George Smith would have been delighted...

Tasting Notes: This is how the Speyside (GL) 16 year old Exceptional Cask 100 Proof Edition #8 Signatory Vintage tastes like

• Nose: full and complex aromas with clearly perceptible sherry influences - roasted nuts, juicy dark fruits such as dried figs and prunes as well as a hint of raisins characterize the bouquet - fine dark chocolate resonates in the background - accompanied by a subtle spice and elegant wood aromas
• Palate: powerful and expressive, thanks to the cask strength of 100 Proof (57.1% vol.) - the maturation in first fill Oloroso Sherry Hogsheads reveals itself in dense, velvety notes: nuttiness and dark fruits dominate, complemented by cocoa, slightly bitter chocolate and a hint of dried fruits - spicy oak and A hint of leather completes the profile
• Finish: long, warming, and complex - persistent notes of dark chocolate and roasted nuts fade away slowly - a hint of dried fruit and subtle sherry sweetness lingers