Edradour 10 yo (2011/2021), Signatory Vintage – Cask Strength Collection (#218), 58.5%

Introduction

Edradour, Scotland’s traditionally smallest distillery, creates handcrafted whisky prized for its distinctive character and artisanal production methods. This particular expression, selected by independent bottler Signatory Vintage for their Cask Strength Collection, represents Edradour at its most authentic and uncompromising.

Production Method

• Raw materials: Scottish malted barley, processed in Edradour’s traditional Highland methods at their picturesque farm distillery in Pitlochry, Perthshire.
• Distillation process: Slowly distilled in Scotland’s smallest traditional copper pot stills, preserving the spirit’s robust character and allowing for greater copper contact.
• Maturation: Aged for a full 10 years in a single sherry cask (#218), allowing the whisky to develop rich complexity while drawing color and flavor from the active wood.
• Special techniques: Bottled at natural cask strength (58.5%) without chill filtration, preserving all original oils, esters and flavor compounds as they appear in the cask.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich dried fruits, dark chocolate, Christmas cake, and spiced orange peel with underlying notes of nutmeg and polished oak.
• Palate: Intense sherry influence delivers layers of dried figs, raisins, and walnuts, complemented by dark honey, cinnamon, and cocoa powder. The full cask strength brings a warming peppery spice.
• Finish: Long and satisfying with lingering notes of dark fruits, oak tannins, coffee beans, and a touch of leather that slowly fades, leaving a pleasant warming sensation.

Recommended Serving

• Serving temperature: Room temperature (16-18°C)
• Glass recommendation: Tulip-shaped nosing glass or Glencairn whisky glass
• Serving ideas: First taste neat to experience full cask strength character, then experiment with a few drops of still water to unlock additional aromatic complexity.
• Food pairings: Dark chocolate with high cocoa content, dried fruits, aged cheeses, or enjoyed on its own as a contemplative after-dinner dram.

Product Specifications

• Alcohol content: 58.5% ABV (cask strength)
• Bottle size: 70cl
• Country/Region of origin: Scotland, Highlands, Perthshire
• Certifications/Awards: Signatory Vintage is recognized as one of Scotland’s most respected independent bottlers, known for exceptional cask selection.

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

This Edradour 10-year-old represents a pinnacle of traditional Highland whisky-making, offering an experience that cannot be replicated in standard distillery bottlings.

With only a single cask (#218) ever produced with this specific profile and character, supplies are extremely limited and each bottle represents a fleeting moment in whisky history.

Bottled by Signatory Vintage, one of the most respected independent bottlers in Scotland, known for their uncompromising standards and expert cask selection.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Single cask Edradour expressions are highly sought after by whisky collectors and enthusiasts worldwide, often selling out quickly upon release.

Discerning whisky lovers who choose independent bottlings from prestigious series like the Cask Strength Collection appreciate the authenticity and uniqueness these bottles represent.

The rich sherry-forward profile of this particular cask has been lauded for its exceptional depth and complexity, standing out even among other limited Edradour releases.

From Highland Farmlands to You

By selecting this bottle, you’re experiencing the pure craftsmanship of Edradour’s distillers and the expert curation of Signatory’s master selectors, who have combined their talents to bring this exceptional cask to market.

The charming story of Edradour – Scotland’s traditionally smallest distillery, nestled in the picturesque highlands – adds a romantic narrative to every sip you enjoy.

Join the community of whisky explorers who value authenticity and craftsmanship over mass production, and discover why single cask expressions represent the true heart and soul of Scottish whisky tradition.