Glenrothes 1997 Ibisco 24YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml (SV) (ABV43%)

This single malt whisky was distilled in 1997 at the Glenrothes distillery before being placed in a single ex Refill Sherry Cask and left to mature for 24 years. In 2021 it was bottled at 43% abv. Only 662 bottles were produced for worldwide consumption.

Signatory Vintage are an independent bottler founded in 1988 by Andrew and Brian Symington. The name ‘Signatory’ was derived from the initial intention to find a person of suitable standing to sign the labels for bottles drawn from a single cask. The first cask bottled was a 1968 Glenlivet which quickly sold through long before any suitable signee could be found.

Signatory currently bottle at three strengths: 43%, 46% Unchillfiltered (UCF) and Cask Strength. To add proof of authenticity to their cask strength bottlings, Signatory always include the cask numbers, date of distillation, date of bottling and number of bottles produced.

Nose - Freshly baked apple pie, chocolate fudge, sponge cake, dry sherry and a hint of nutmeg.

Palate - Dark fruits of fig, plum and cherry combine with dark toffee and dry sherry oak.

Finish - Orchard fruits and dry sherry.