Signatory Vintage Speyside 2009 Small Batch #18

Some whiskies whisper. This one smirks, shrugs, and says, “Guess who?”

The Signatory Vintage Speyside 2009 Small Batch #18 is a mystery malt in all the right ways. Distilled at an undisclosed Speyside distillery (they're keeping schtum, and frankly, we love the intrigue), it’s a sherry-slicked stunner aged in first-fill Oloroso butts and bottled at a perfectly judged 48% ABV in 2023.

What matters isn’t the name on the stills — it’s the liquid in the glass. And this one? It’s class in a bottle.

Expect an aromatic burst of fig jam, roasted hazelnuts, and rich fruitcake on the nose. The palate delivers with velvet-soft texture and flavours of dark chocolate, dried cherries, old oak furniture, and a swirl of winter spice. That Oloroso cask influence is deep, rich, and entirely uncompromising — a proper sherry bomb without the overkill.

And because it’s non-chill filtered and natural in colour, you’re getting every bit of texture and nuance the cask intended. The finish? Lingering, warming, and just the right touch of dry spice to pull you back in for another sip.

This isn’t just another anonymous Speyside dram — this is a masterclass in balance, bottled by one of the most respected indie names in the game: Signatory Vintage. Small Batch #18 is limited, exclusive, and delivers all the sherried sophistication you’d expect from a Speyside dram, minus the brand markup.

Whether you’re a seasoned Speyside fan or just into mysterious malts with big flavour, this bottle is a conversation starter — and a collection booster.