Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 50.4% | Not chill-filtered | No coloring
North Port Brechin 1976/2017 Sig RR
Special features: This 40-year-old single malt from Speyside comes from the legendary North Port Distillery, which is no longer in operation. The whisky was bottled at cask strength with 50.4% vol. by Signatory Vintage as part of the exclusive Rare Reserve series. The edition, consisting of only 194 bottles, matured in a single hogshead cask (No. 3887) and is presented in an elegant wooden box.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Rich with notes of dried fruits, vanilla, and a subtle spice reminiscent of sandalwood.
Palate: Full-bodied and complex, characterized by sweet caramel nuances, ripe plums, and a hint of oak.
Finish: Long and warming with a subtle, lingering finish of spices and malt.
Distillery/Bottler: North Port was a Scottish distillery in the Speyside region that contributes to the history of Scottish whisky production, although it is no longer operational today. The bottlings from Signatory Vintage, a renowned independent bottler, are known for their careful selection and traditional methods that preserve the character of rare and often unavailable distillates.