Scotland
1 Jan 2009
Sherry
An elegantly matured single grain whisky from Cameronbridge, this 16-year-old release from Signatory’s 100 Proof Grain Collection highlights the impact of sherry cask finishing on a well-aged grain whisky.
Distilled in 2009, it began its journey in a single hogshead before being transferred to first-fill and second-fill oloroso sherry butts. It was bottled at a bold 100 Proof (57.1% ABV) without chill-filtration or added colour.
Dark caramel, dried fruits, and hints of roasted nuts.
Rich toffee, spiced oak, and chocolate-covered raisins, with underlying vanilla sweetness.
Long and warming, with lingering sherry spice and toasted almonds.
Considering this is cask strength (57%) and therefore goes further this is astonishing value for money for a 16 year old malt. As we know sometimes when something is too good to be true, it disappoints, but in my view this is one of those rare exceptions. I can't do all the notes of blah, blah, blah and aftertaste of waffle, palate blah stuff. But this has loads of flavours and lingering finish, oaky with plenty of evidence of sherry cask.
