AN ESPRESSO IN A COAL MINE – Score: 6.5/10
Signatory Vintage unveils a new edition of its small batch series, distinguished by its red and black label and unmistakable sherry-forward profile.
This expression features a Caol Ila initially matured in bourbon casks, followed by a bold finish in intense Oloroso sherry casks. The result is bottled at 48.2% ABV—consistent across the range offered by this esteemed house.
Well-acquainted whisky enthusiasts will recognize Caol Ila’s signature style, where the peat leans heavily into smoky territory. On the palate, one encounters robust aromas of freshly ground coffee, underpinned by a peat that is equally powerful and evocative of coal smoke. The finish lingers on assertive notes of liquorice, bringing this flavour-laden experience to a close.
Prepare yourself for a whisky of uncompromising intensity—at times even unsettling in its boldness.
