Signatory Secret Speyside (M) Batch #18 15 Year Old Speyside (M) Small Batch Edition #18

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-whiskybase rating: 87.56/100

-Product Description-

Category: Single Malt Bottler: Signatory Vintage (SV)
Bottling Series: Small Batch Edition #18
Vintage: 2009
Bottled: 2025
Stated Age: 15 years
Barrel Type: 1st Fill & Refill Oloroso Sherry Butt
Strength: 48.2%
Size: 700ml
Barcode: 5021944128143

-evaluation-

Speyside (M) Small Batch #18 is a 15-year-old single malt Scotch whisky, distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2025. It is part of a limited series released by Signatory Vintage in collaboration with Kirsch Import for the German market. Matured in first-fill and refill Oloroso sherry butts, it has an ABV of 48.2%, is non-chill filtered, and is naturally colored.

Tasting Profile

Nose: Prominent aromas of ripe dried fruit (raisins, dates, cherries), dark chocolate, nuts and orange marmalade. The influence of sherry casks is clearly present, adding depth and warmth, with hints of oak and spice.

Palate: Full-bodied and rounded, with a balanced flavor profile of dark berries, caramelized nuts, and spicy wood. Spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove round out the overall flavor without overpowering the fruitiness. There are also hints of fruit cake, nutty toffee, and espresso, and the high alcohol content adds complexity without being overpowering.

Finish: Long and smooth, with sherry sweetness, roasted almonds, dark chocolate and a hint of leather. Subtle oak tannins and a pleasant spiced fruit cake finish.

Characteristics and Value: This unpeated whisky has a classic sherry cask-aged Speyside flavour, making it an accessible whisky for whisky lovers and novices alike.
The "mystery" designation, in which the name of the distillery remains unknown (the "M" is rumored to be from Macallan, but this has not been officially announced), is another attraction for collectors and enthusiasts.
Many reviews have praised this whisky for its excellent value for money, given its age, selection of barrels, and high alcohol content.

Signatory Vintage's Speyside (M) Small Batch #18 is an exceptional single malt that offers the rich character of sherry cask aging, a complex, fruity flavor, and a long finish. Due to the fact that the distillery name is not disclosed and it is only available in the German market, this is a rarity that we particularly recommend to sherry cask lovers and those who prioritize value for money.

-The above information is based on information provided by the importer, and there may be errors in the translation.