Glentauchers | 100 Proof Edition #18 | 12 Jahre | 2012/2024 | Signatory Vintage | 57,1%

The Glentauchers Distillery, located in the Scottish region of Speyside, is a traditional distillery known for its high-quality single malt Scotch whiskies. The distillery is situated near Keith in Moray and was founded in 1897. Today, Glentauchers is part of the Pernod Ricard Group, one of the world's leading companies in the spirits and wine industry.

Glentauchers was founded by James Buchanan and W. P. Lowrie, two well-known figures in the whisky industry. The first distillation took place in 1898. The distillery was designed by the famous architect Charles Doig, known for his innovative designs. Despite facing challenges during the World Wars and Prohibition in the USA, the distillery has consistently recovered and evolved.

A notable feature of Glentauchers is its commitment to traditional distillation methods. The distillery uses traditionally shaped copper stills, known for their impact on the taste and aroma of the whisky. Glentauchers relies on slow distillation to produce an exceptionally pure and complex spirit. The water used for distillation comes from nearby springs and is valued for its purity.

The maturation of Glentauchers whisky takes place in carefully selected oak casks, including both ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. These casks impart rich, fruity aromas and complex flavor notes to the whisky. The distillery's warehouses provide ideal conditions for the slow maturation of the whisky, leading to exceptional flavor development.

Although much of Glentauchers whisky is used in blends, particularly in the well-known Ballantine's blends, there are also some single malt bottlings. These bottlings are highly prized by collectors and connoisseurs as they present the subtle and complex aromas of Glentauchers whisky in its purest form.

Signatory Vintage, based in Perthshire, Scotland, is a leading independent bottler known since its founding in 1988 by Andrew Symington for its exquisite and rare Scottish whiskies. With access to approximately 35,000 casks, Signatory offers an impressive range of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies that highlight the unique properties of each individual cask.

Diverse Premium Quality Offerings

The Signatory Vintage product range includes regular bottlings at 43% alcohol content, a cask strength series, and a non-chill-filtered series. Each of these series is appreciated for their purity and authenticity, as they forego artificial colorants and chill filtration. These practices help preserve the natural taste and color of the whisky, which is particularly popular among connoisseurs.

Preservers of History

A special aspect of Signatory Vintage is their commitment to preserving whiskies from closed distilleries. These bottlings offer enthusiasts the rare opportunity to taste whiskies from a bygone era of whisky production. The acquisition of the Edradour Distillery in 2002 marked another milestone for Signatory Vintage, as they now also oversee the distillation process themselves, thus gaining greater control over production.

Exclusive Bottlings and Collectibles

Among the notable releases are the Cask Strength Collection, which offers whiskies at cask strength, and the Silent Stills series, which includes the last available quantities from no longer existing distilleries. These series are particularly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs looking for extraordinary and limited editions.