Secret Speyside 2010 – Signatory Vintage (100 Proof Edition #16)

13 years – 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt & Bourbon Hogshead – 57.1%

An intriguing bottling from Signatory Vintage's 100 Proof series. "Secret Speyside" means the distillery isn't named, but it 's almost always a well-known house from the region . The combination of a 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt with a bourbon hogshead creates a fantastic balance of sweet, fruity, and spicy notes.

Flavor profile

• Nose: Honey, yellow apples, light vanilla, soft spices and a sweet sherry note.

• Palate: Powerful at 57.1% ABV. A mix of sherry sweetness, citrus, toffee, nuts, and malty notes. A lovely warmth without being harsh.

• Finish: Medium-long, softly spicy with hints of oak and dried fruit.

Details

• Batch / Series: 100 Proof Edition #16

• Vintage: 2010

• Age: 13 years

• Barrel: 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt + Bourbon Hogshead

• Alcohol: 57.1%

• Content: 700 ml

• Natural Color / Non-Chillfiltered

Why is this bottle interesting?

✔ Strong price-quality ratio within the 100 Proof range
✔ Beautiful mix of sherry and bourbon cask influences
✔ Very drinkable despite the higher alcohol percentage
✔ Ideal for those who want to discover something new within Speyside
✔ Secret character → attractive to collectors