£215.00
Discover a rare gem from the heart of Speyside with this exclusive 16yo Dufftown single cask, meticulously bottled by the renowned independent bottler Signatory Vintage. Distilled in 1997 and bottled in 2014, this whisky showcases the true essence of time-honored Scottish craftsmanship. With only 291 bottles drawn from this exceptional cask, each dram offers a unique glimpse into Dufftown's distinctive character. This limited release embodies the expertise of both Dufftown Distillery and Signatory Vintage. Dufftown, nestled in the whisky capital of Speyside, has been producing outstanding malts since 1896. Signatory Vintage, known for their discerning selection of casks, has captured this whisky at the peak of its maturation, mere months shy of its 17th birthday.
Signatory Vintage were established in 1988 by Andrew Symington and are one of Scotland’s most prolific independent bottlers. Their offices and bottling facility are located next to Edradour distillery, which they have also owned since 2002.
One of a number of distilleries which started as a mill, Dufftown started producing whisky in 1896 for its owner, the blending firm Mackenzie & Co (which already owned Blair Athol). It became part of Arthur Bell & Sons in 1933 and was a key player within that blender’s estate, increasing its stills to eight by 1979 – currently there are six.
Bell’s also built the neighbouring Pittyvaich distillery in 1975 (it was run more or less as Dufftown 2) to cater for the rise in demand for its blend. Pittyvaich closed in 1993 and was demolished in 2002. Bell’s was bought by Guinness in 1985 and two years later Diageo was formed.
Until the opening of Roseisle, Dufftown was Diageo’s largest distillery. In 2006, it joined the Singleton family (alongside Glendullan and Glen Ord) with its market being, predominantly, UK and Europe.
| Weight | 3 kg |
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| Dimensions | 12 × 40 × 12 cm |
