Signatory Speyside (M) 2009 16YO 100 Proof Edition #13 - 70cl/57.1%

The Macallan Distillery was founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid in Scotland's Speyside region, renowned globally for its sherry-casked single malt whiskies. It upholds traditional methods, using in-house malting and premium oak casks, now owned by the Edrington Group. Signatory Vintage, an independent bottler established in 1988 by Andrew Symington, specializes in rare single cask whiskies. The 100 Proof series focuses on 57.1% ABV cask strength, non-chill filtered, natural color expressions for full flavor transparency. This Speyside(M) 2009 16 Year Old 100 Proof Edition #13 originates from Macallan, distilled in 2009, aged in Oloroso sherry casks, and bottled in 2025 as a limited edition.

This Signatory Speyside(M) 2009 16 Year Old 100 Proof Edition #13 is a Speyside single malt whisky from Macallan Distillery, distilled in 2009 and aged 16 years in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks. At 57.1% ABV (100 Proof), it is non-chill filtered with natural color, cask strength, limited yield, and highly rare. It features a deep amber color; the nose is dominated by sherry influences with dried fruits like raisins, dates, figs, honey, berries, oak, and chocolate. The palate is full and smooth, layering rich fruitcake flavors, dark chocolate, coffee, mulling spices, red berries, plums, and subtle nuts with fine balanced tannins. The finish is long, carrying semisweet chocolate, spice, and warm aftertaste, exemplifying Macallan's sherry depth and Signatory 100 Proof series' full intensity.