2008 Signatory Port Dundas 16 yr Single Grain 700ml

Bottled in December 2024 after precisely 16 years maturing in just two second-fill Oloroso sherry butts, this 700ml single grain delivers a concentrated bridge between historical Glasgow production and refined oxidative character. Distilled on 6 August 2008, before the facility permanently closed in 2010, every bottle represents a finite production window captured by independent bottler Signatory Vintage. Selecting these specific casks allows the normally agile grain spirit to develop remarkable depth without sacrificing its inherent approachability.

Tasting Profile

The secondary cask wood drives the experience forward with concentrated dried apricots, dark cherries, and warm honeyed caramel. Beneath that dense sweetness sits a grounded layer of gently toasted oak, mild cinnamon, and a whisper of baking spice. Despite the extended aging, the grain base maintains a fluid, silky mouthfeel that carries through to a distinctly clean finish, leaving lingering traces of ripe fig and cocoa dust.

Serving Recommendations

Drink neat from a tulip-shaped glass to fully appreciate the evolving aromatic layers and observe the rapid, oily legs clinging to the crystal. Add three to five drops of room-temperature filtered water to disrupt ester bonds and surface tension, instantly brightening hidden citrus zest and heather notes. For slow enjoyment, serve over a single large ice cube to achieve gradual dilution that softens the spirit edge without washing out the sherry-driven fruit integrity.