Caol Ila 2015 8 years 100 Proof Edition #10 Signatory Vintage 57,1%

Caol Ila 2015 8 years 100 Proof Edition #10 Signatory Vintage 57,1%

An 8 year old Caol Ila from 2015 and bottled in 2024, without coloring or cold filtration by Signatory Vintage as Edition 10 in their 100 Proof series. This Caol Ila 2015 came from a batch of Oloroso sherry butts and hogsheads bottled at 57.1% and if you're a fan of smoked sherry whisky, you won't want to miss this one!

Signature Vintage 100 Proof Edition #10

What does the 100 Proof label mean?

In the whiskey world, "100 Proof" refers to the alcohol content of a spirit, especially whiskey. 100 Proof is equivalent to 50% alcohol by volume. This system of “Proof” was traditionally used in the United States and Great Britain, where the Proof value was twice as high as the percentage of alcohol. So if a spirit was 100 Proof, it contained 50% or more alcohol.

However, the Proof system is no longer in use so the alcohol percentage is more commonly used to indicate the strength of the spirit. However, in a historical and traditional sense, 100 Proof refers to 50% alcohol content.

About the Bottler

In 1988 Andrew Symington founded the “Signature Vintage Scotch Whiskey Company Ltd.” and since then has bottled exclusive casks from a large number of Scottish distilleries. His warehouse holds more than 10,000 casks – some from distilleries that no longer exist or that normally only produce whiskey for blends.

Signature Vintage continues to focus on single cask bottlings of Scotch whisky. For some of these "bottlings", two - rarely more - barrels are married together. The batches are therefore small and very limited. All bottles have precise information on the roasting and bottling dates as well as the casks.

Signatory is a recognized independent bottler and whiskey merchant based in Scotland. Founded in 1988 by Andrew Symington, the company is known for having an impressive range of single cask whiskeys from various distilleries across Scotland.

One of Signatory's notable ranges is the Cask Strength Collection, which offers whiskey at its natural cask strength without dilution. These whiskeys are known for their intensity and complexity.

Signatory has also established itself as a recognized bottler of rare and older whiskeys through their "Vintage Collection". This range includes whiskeys that have been matured for decades, giving them a unique depth and character.

Independent whiskey grocer

In addition to their own bottlings, Signatory also operates as an independent whiskey grocer, offering a wide selection of whiskeys from various producers and distilleries. They have built a solid reputation for providing quality products to whiskey enthusiasts worldwide.

Signatory's whiskeys are known for their carefully selected cask quality, their quality control and their attention to detail. They ensure that each bottle is of high quality and lives up to their standards.

Overall, Signatory is a reputable whiskey merchant offering a wide selection of single malt whiskeys from different distilleries and older vintages. Their focus on quality and their ability to present a wide range of taste experiences. This has made them a preferred source for whiskey enthusiasts worldwide.