Craigellachie | Signatory Vintage | Small Batch Edition #5 | 2012/2024 | 48,2%

The Craigellachie Distillery, nestled in Scotland's Speyside region, is renowned for its traditional whisky-making techniques since its establishment in 1891. Notably, the use of worm tubs in the distillation process gives Craigellachie whiskies their distinctive, full-bodied character, often with a meaty and slightly sulphuric profile balanced by fruity and floral sweetness.

Among its range, the Craigellachie 13 Years stands out, embodying the distillery's rich and oily texture paired with tropical fruit flavors, vanilla, and a smoky undertone. This expression, along with others from the distillery, caters to connoisseurs seeking robust and complex whiskies.

Visiting Craigellachie offers a deep dive into Speyside's whisky traditions and the chance to experience the unique, flavor-rich spirits that define this iconic distillery

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.