Description

Craigellachie 2014 Aged 10 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 100 Proof Edition #39 Signatory Vintage (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 57.1%           Age: 10 Years Old       Country: Scotland

Cask Number: #39
Date of Distilling: 2014
Date of Bottling: 
Matured In: First-fill Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogsheads, Second-fill Oloroso Sherry Butts, and Decharred, Recharred Hogsheads
Un-Chillfiltered

Signatory Vintage are an independent bottler founded in 1988 by Andrew and Brian Symington. The name ‘Signatory’ was derived from the initial intention to find a person of suitable standing to sign the labels for bottles drawn from a single cask. The first cask bottled was a 1968 Glenlivet which quickly sold through long before any suitable signee could be found. Signatory currently bottle at four strengths: 43% Vintage Collection, 46% Unchillfiltered (UCF), 57.1% 100 Proof and Cask Strength. To add proof of authenticity to their cask strength bottlings, Signatory always include the cask numbers, date of distillation, date of bottling and number of bottles produced. Signatory Vintage’s aim is to offer as wide a range of whiskies as possible, some of which are not even bottled by the proprietary distillery. This allows malt enthusiast to sample the huge variety of subtle differences which occur between casks.

The Craigellachie distillery was opened in 1891 by the Craigellachie Distillery Company Ltd and was mainly used for producing White Horse blended whisky. In 2004 they released their first single malt aged 14 years. The distillery is now currently owned by John Dewar and Sons and they collect the water for making whisky from a spring on Little Conval Hill. The distillery also uses worm tubs style condensers for their stills, this allows for the new make spirit to retain more of a sulphurous and meaty character. With this malt whisky you can expect perfume, sweetness and spice with a hint of mint and freshly cut lawn.

This single malt whisky was distilled in 2014 at the Craigellachie distillery in the Scottish Speyside whisky region. It was matured inFirst-fill Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogsheads, Second-fill Oloroso Sherry Butts, and Decharred, Recharred Hogsheads and in 2025 was bottled at 57.1% alc/vol as part of the Signatory Vintage 100 Proof Collection. This whisky has no added colouring and is un-chillfiltered.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Initial sweetness of honey and vanilla, with hints of ripe orchard fruits like pears and apples. Subtle notes of citrus, such as lemon zest, provide a fresh lift. A touch of oak, with hints of spice.

Palate: Smooth and mellow, with a creamy texture. Continued fruity notes, with a focus on orchard fruits and a hint of tropical sweetness. Gentle spice notes, such as ginger and nutmeg, add complexity. Balanced oak notes provide structure.

Finish: Medium-length finish with a lingering fruity sweetness and a subtle warmth. A touch of spice and a hint of oak. Fades with a pleasant sweetness and a mild dryness.