North British 15 Year Old 2009 Signatory 100-Proof Grain Edition #2
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Discover the sweet sophistication of North British 15 Year Old 2009, part of the Signatory 100-Proof Grain Edition #2, bottled in 2025.
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Bottle Information
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Cask Type: 1st Fill & 2nd Fill Oloroso Sherry Butts & Bourbon Barrels
Type: Single Grain
Tasting Notes
Nose: Enticing wafts of honeyed cereal, caramel, and gently spiced oak, lifted by the faint sweetness of raisins and toffee
Palate: A harmonious blend of vanilla custard, buttered toffee, and dried stone fruits, with a bright ripple of cinnamon and nutmeg from the sherry casks
Finish: Medium to long, unveiling lingering baked apple, a whisper of milk chocolate, and warming sherry oak that slowly tapers off.
Discover the sweet sophistication of North British 15 Year Old 2009, part of the Signatory 100-Proof Grain Edition #2, bottled in 2025. This single grain Scotch whisky enjoyed a dual maturation in 1st & 2nd Fill Oloroso Sherry Butts and Bourbon Barrels, yielding a vibrant interplay of rich fruit, creamy vanilla, and subtle spice. Bottled at 100 Proof (50% ABV), each sip reveals the distillery’s hallmark grain smoothness enhanced by layers of indulgent sherry and bourbon-cask depth.
Why We Think You’ll Love It:
- Merges Oloroso Sherry richness with Bourbon Barrel sweetness, creating a versatile grain whisky flavor spectrum
- Bottled at 100 Proof, delivering a bold, full-bodied expression of North British’ gentle spirit
- A 15-year aging period imparts balanced maturity while retaining a youthful liveliness
- A must-try for fans of single grain whiskies eager to explore sherried and bourbon-influenced profiles
Savor the impressive union of cask types in this lush North British release—a celebration of grain whisky’s smooth foundation, elevated by the dual embrace of sherry and bourbon wood.
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North British
North British Distillery, founded in 1885 by Andrew Usher, John M. Crabbie, and William Sanderson, is a historic Lowland whisky distillery located in the Gorgie area of Edinburgh, Scotland. Established to ensure a steady supply of grain whisky for cordials and Scotch blends, the distillery features four Coffey stills producing grain spirit at 94.5% ABV with multi-million litres annually. Most whisky matures in central Lowland racked warehouses, while select casks age for at least eight years in Dunnage Warehouse No.1. Although official releases are limited, exceptional single malts are available through independent bottlers like Hart Brothers and Hunter Laing. North British Distillery remains a cornerstone of Scotland’s esteemed whisky industry, celebrated for its quality and tradition.
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