Whisky Speyside(M) 14 ans 1st Fill PX 2011 Signatory Vintage

The Speyside (M) 14 Year Old First Fill PX 2011 from Signatory Vintage is a rare expression from an undisclosed Speyside distillery, matured for fourteen years in first-fill Pedro Ximénez cask for a richly sherried character.

Bottled by Signatory Vintage, one of Scotland's most respected independent bottlers, this single malt was distilled at a confidential Speyside distillery in 2011 and aged fourteen years in first-fill Pedro Ximénez wood. Bottled without added colour or chill-filtration. Though the distillery's name remains undisclosed at the owner's request, the spirit reveals its full character through this extended PX maturation, continuing Signatory Vintage's tradition of sought-after bottlings.

Maturation and Origin

Matured exclusively in first-fill Pedro Ximénez cask, this single malt marries the fruited elegance and floral roundness typical of Speyside with the opulent generosity of Spanish sweet Sherry. The long PX ageing brings preserved dark fruit, liquorice, and a syrupy depth to the distillery's delicate character, balancing Speyside's natural fruitiness with a pronounced sherried density, revealing the patience of fourteen years in wood. Speyside remains Scotland's most densely populated whisky region, recognised for the finesse and fruited elegance of its single malts.

Tasting Profile

On the nose, preserved dark fruits (black cherry, plum and fig) mingle with buttered caramel, dark chocolate and a hint of spice reminiscent of ginger cake. Beneath these generous layers, discreet floral freshness recalls typical Speyside character, with subtle red apple and ripe pear. A touch of liquorice wood and aged leather add further complexity, testament to the long Spanish maturation. On the palate, the whisky is dense and enveloping, balancing PX generosity with retained fruited vibrancy. Notes of ripe dark fruits, toffee, cinnamon and subtle cocoa bitterness structure the whole. The finish is long and warming, with dried fruits and gentle spices lingering.

The House

Signatory Vintage is among Scotland's most respected and prolific independent bottlers, known for selecting exceptional casks from the country's finest distilleries, named or otherwise. Their bottlings from long-matured unnamed distilleries reflect a consistent commitment to revealing the full potential of an exceptional cask, independent of its provenance's renown.

Tasting and Pairing

Best enjoyed neat in a tulip glass at room temperature to fully appreciate the PX maturation's richness and the spirit's fruited character. A few drops of pure water will open up the cask's density and reveal more of the preserved fruits and spices. This pairs beautifully with dark chocolate desserts, red fruit tarts, mild blue cheese or foie gras, whose richness complements the sherried generosity and fruited structure of this expression.