North British 18 Year Old 2008 Signatory Un-Chillfiltered

Name: North British 18 Year Old 2008 Signatory Un-Chillfiltered
Brand: North British
Price: 32.95 GBP
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£32.95 GBP

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North British 18 Year Old 2008 is a beautifully mature single grain Scotch whisky, bottled by Signatory Vintage for its acclaimed Un-Chillfiltered Collection. Read more

North British 18 Year Old 2008 Signatory Un-Chillfiltered

£32.95 GBP

£27.46 ex VAT

Sale Sold out

Bottle Information

Bottler: Signatory Vintage

Cask Type: first fill sherry hogsheads and refill bourbon barrels

Type: Single Grain

Volume: 70cl

Region: Lowland

Vintage: 2008

Age: Signatory Vintage

ABV: 46.0%

Tasting Notes

Nose Vanilla fudge, raisins, honeycomb, and toasted coconut with hints of orange peel, roasted almonds, and gentle oak spice. Palate Smooth and creamy, revealing flavours of caramel, dried fruits, sweet cereals, vanilla, milk chocolate, toasted nuts, and warming spice. Finish Long and balanced, with lingering vanilla sweetness, dried fruit, soft oak, toasted coconut, and gentle sherry richness.

North British 18 Year Old 2008 is a beautifully mature single grain Scotch whisky, bottled by Signatory Vintage for its acclaimed Un-Chillfiltered Collection. Distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2026, this 18 year old expression has been matured in a combination of first-fill sherry hogsheads and refill bourbon barrels, bringing together rich sherry character with the creamy sweetness of mature grain whisky. Bottled at 46.0% ABV, it is presented without chill-filtration or added colour to preserve its natural flavour and texture. Produced at the North British Distillery in Edinburgh, this whisky demonstrates the impressive complexity that grain spirit can develop through extended maturation. The first-fill sherry hogsheads contribute dried fruits, chocolate, roasted nuts, and warming spice, while the refill bourbon barrels preserve the whisky's softer notes of vanilla, caramel, sweet cereals, and toasted coconut. At 18 years old, these contrasting cask styles come together to create an approachable yet satisfyingly complex single grain Scotch whisky.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

18 year old single grain Scotch whisky from North British
Matured in first-fill sherry hogsheads and refill bourbon barrels
Distilled 2008, bottled 2026
Bottled at 46.0% ABV
Bottled by Signatory Vintage for the Un-Chillfiltered Collection
Combines rich sherry influence with creamy bourbon cask sweetness
Non chill-filtered and natural colour for maximum flavour and authenticity

The North British 18 Year Old 2008 Signatory Un-Chillfiltered is a wonderfully balanced single grain Scotch whisky, combining the creamy vanilla and caramel character of mature North British spirit with the dried fruit and spice of first-fill sherry oak. Smooth, rich, and highly approachable, it is an excellent choice for enthusiasts looking to explore aged single grain Scotch whisky and the outstanding value offered by Signatory Vintage's Un-Chillfiltered Collection.

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The Distillery

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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