Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky Co. Ltd., founded in 1988 by Andrew Symington, is a top independent bottler of Scotch whisky in Scotland. They are known for their wide range of high-quality single malt scotches.
The Signatory Philosophy
Signatory gets its name from the practice of having each whisky cask signed by an esteemed person as a mark of quality. They focus on transparency and authenticity. Unlike some whiskies that add colour or use chill-filtration, Signatory keeps itsa whiskies natural. This gives a truer taste of the whisky's original character.
The Catalogue of Whiskies
Signatory stands out with its large selection. They offer single malts, grains, and blended malts from many Scottish distilleries. These range from young to old and rare whiskies. Some are from closed distilleries, making Signatory a key source for rare Scotch whiskies.
The Cask Selection
Choosing the right cask is crucial for Signatory. Each cask is picked for its unique features and taste. Their ranges include the Un-Chillfiltered Collection, with whiskies at 46% ABV or more. They also have the Cask Strength Collection, with whiskies at their natural strength. This offers a strong and pure taste.
Bespoke Bottlings
Signatory is known for its single cask whiskies. These are very limited and collectable. Each single cask bottle is unique, showing a specific time from the distillery.
Maturation and Warehousing
After buying the Edradour Distillery in 2002, Signatory can mature their casks in-house. They use Edradour’s traditional warehouses. This lets them control the maturation process. It also lets them finish their whiskies in different cask types, including sherry, port, and wine.
Industry Recognition
Signatory's quality and hard work have been recognised in the whisky industry. They have won many awards. Their focus on detail and quality over quantity appeals to those who love fine single malt whisky.