Signatory Vintage Blair Athol 10 Years Old 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt Monuments 2015 50.8% vol. 0.7 l in a gift box

The Signatory Vintage Blair Athol 10 Years Old 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt Monuments 2015 50.8% ABV 0.7 l is a distinctive Highland single malt Scotch whisky from Signatory Vintage’s popular Monuments Series. This independent bottling showcases the historic Blair Athol Distillery, which has been based in Pitlochry in the Scottish Highlands since 1798. Signatory Vintage is one of Scotland’s most renowned independent bottlers and is known for authentic single cask and small batch bottlings with transparent provenance and natural character. This high-quality 0.7 l bottle offers whisky enthusiasts the chance to discover Blair Athol’s unadulterated style in an exclusive sherry cask maturation.

This single malt was distilled in 2015 and matured for 10 years in a selected first-fill Oloroso sherry butt. The use of a first-fill Oloroso sherry cask lends the whisky an intense aroma with pronounced fruity, spicy and woody notes. Bottled at a robust 50.8% ABV, the whisky is released at a higher strength, allowing the complex cask notes to come to the fore particularly impressively. The combination of Highland character and high-quality sherry cask maturation makes this bottling an excellent choice for lovers of intensely matured single malts.

Tasting NoteColour: Deep mahogany with coppery highlights.

Nose: Dark dried fruit, raisins, dates, sherry, spices, toasted nuts and subtle oak notes.

Palate: Full-bodied and complex with sultanas, figs, chocolate, caramel, nuts, spices and robust Oloroso sherry notes.

Finish: Long-lasting, spicy and elegant with dried fruit, oak and subtle chocolate nuances.

The Signatory Vintage Blair Athol 10 Years Old Monuments 2015 is ideal for enjoying neat or with a few drops of water to release additional flavours. This Sherry Cask Highland Single Malt pairs particularly well with dark chocolate, fruit bread, raisin biscuits, nutty desserts, tiramisu or mature hard cheese. The intense combination of 10 years’ maturation, first-fill Oloroso sherry butt, 50.8% ABV and the distinctive character of the Blair Athol Distillery also makes for a superb accompaniment to a relaxing evening. The Monuments Series from Signatory Vintage offers a particularly authentic interpretation of this historic Highland distillery.