Signatory Vintage 2011 Orkney (HP) 15 Year Old #83 Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Signatory Vintage 2011 Orkney (HP) 15 Year Old 100 Proof Edition #83 Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a richly sherried Island release, distilled in 2011 and matured for 15 years before bottling in 2026. Released as part of Signatory Vintage’s popular 100 Proof Collection, this expression received a finish in First Fill Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butts, bringing together the distinctive maritime character and delicate heathery peat of Orkney whisky with layers of dark fruits, honey, chocolate and warming spice. Bottled at a robust 57.1% ABV, without chill filtration or added colouring, this is a particularly expressive interpretation of the island’s celebrated single malt character.

Distillery: Undisclosed Orkney Distillery (HP – Highland Park)
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Series: 100 Proof Edition #83
Age: 15 Years Old
ABV: 57.1%
Cask Type: First Fill Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butt Finish
Region: Orkney Islands, Scotland

Founded in 1988, Signatory Vintage has established itself as one of Scotland’s most respected independent bottlers, renowned for selecting distinctive casks and presenting whisky with minimal intervention. Its 100 Proof Collection showcases characterful single malts bottled at the traditional British proof strength of 57.1% ABV. The Orkney (HP) designation is widely understood to refer to Highland Park, a distillery celebrated for its distinctive combination of aromatic heathery peat, maritime freshness and honeyed malt. This 15 Year Old release introduces the generous influence of First Fill Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butts, creating a particularly rich combination of concentrated dried fruits, dark chocolate and caramel while retaining the delicate smoke and coastal character of the underlying spirit.

Tasting Notes:

The aroma is wonderfully rich and expressive, opening with dark raisins, dates and candied orange peel alongside heather honey and creamy caramel. Layers of dark cocoa, seasoned oak and warming spice gradually emerge, accompanied by a delicate thread of heathery peat smoke and subtle maritime freshness. The palate is full-bodied and beautifully textured, revealing concentrated dark fruits, rich Pedro Ximénez sherry sweetness and indulgent chocolate alongside caramel and gentle baking spices. Bright citrus introduces freshness beneath the generous sherry influence, while the whisky’s characteristic heathery smoke and subtle coastal salinity provide balance and complexity. The finish is long and warming, with lingering raisins, dark chocolate and honey gradually giving way to seasoned oak, maritime notes and a refined, increasingly dry peat smoke.