WH-ID-SIG-016 Signatory Vintage Vintage 1974

🏷️ Features & Details

• Brand: Signatory Vintage
• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Independent Bottling)
• Vintage: 1974
• Age: Varies (commonly 17 to 42 years depending on bottling)
• ABV: Typically 43% to 61.1% (cask strength)
• Bottle Size: 700ml
• Packaging: Classic Signatory Vintage tube or presentation box
• Origin: Scotland (various distilleries, including Caol Ila, Ardbeg, Glenlivet, Bowmore, Glen Albyn, Balvenie, Clynelish, Port Ellen, Rosebank, Benrinnes)

👃 Tasting Notes

Note: Varies by distillery and specific bottling.

• Nose: Notes range from coastal peat smoke, medicinal herbs, dried fruits, citrus, and spices depending on the expression.
• Palate: Can be smoky and robust (Caol Ila, Ardbeg), fruity and rich (Glenlivet, Balvenie), or complex with layers of spice, leather, and oak (Mortlach, Port Ellen).
• Finish: Often long and warming with lingering peat smoke, sweetness, or herbal notes.

🏆 Collectibility & Significance

• Reputation: Signatory Vintage is known for its high-quality independent bottlings offering unique, sometimes rare expressions.
• Collector’s Appeal: Limited edition releases from 1974 are highly sought after due to their rarity, age, and unique profiles from now less accessible distilleries.
• Significance: Offers whisky enthusiasts a chance to experience vintage Scotch from renowned distilleries with distinct character profiles.

🎁 Presentation & Use

• Ideal For:
  • Whisky collectors seeking rare, vintage expressions
  • Enthusiasts interested in classic Scotch from iconic distilleries
  • Special gifts for whisky aficionados
• Serving Suggestion:
  • Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to reveal complexity
  • Pairs well with dark chocolate, smoked meats, and aged cheeses
• Occasions:
  • Whisky tastings and special celebrations
  • Collecting and display as part of a vintage whisky collection