Signatory Vintage 1974 44 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 1512

Jun 6, 2026, 11:14:20

Just had a dram of this ex-refill 1960s bottling and honestly, I'm still processing it. The nose hit me straight away — mangos, guavas, pears, bananas... almost like a tropical fruit salad someone left in the sun. But there's this freshness too, absolutely flabbergasting freshness for something this old. Went in a tad worrisome about overoak but not a iota of that here. Then the palate kicked in — totally entrancing fruitiness with nougat and what I can only describe as middle-eastern sour bread. Like proper old Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives vibes. Those amazing fruits just keep coming. Finish is medium, and yeah, the oak shows up eventually but more like a gentle guest than an unwanted intruder. The gold colour is beautiful. Not that many changes over time but what's there is utterly magnificent. This little Lowlander really surprised me. It's the last cask apparently and you can tell — feels like true history in a glass. A collectable whisky no doubt, though honestly I'd rather drink it than stare at it on a shelf 🥃 Only word of caution — once you've tasted this kind of thing, everything else feels a bit ordinary for a while. Growing fear my standards are now ruined 😅 Miracles do happen I suppose. The best thing I've had in ages.

Whiskyspace Notes 1291

May 27, 2026, 13:39:07

Blimey, this one’s a proper trip. First whiff is all pot-pourri and beeswax, kinda like sticking your nose in an old chest of drawers. Then the fruit just explodes – mangos, guavas, even papayas and some banana skins too. Not a bit overoaked, which is a miracle for something this old. Honestly, I was a bit worried at first, it’s a collectable after all. But the palate is totally entrancing – that fresh tropical fruitiness is astounding, with milk chocolate and nougat in there. Seems almost impossible, like a true history in a glass. The finish is medium, and it leaves you thinking about miracles and… well, just how utterly magnificent it is. 🤯

Harvey Knight

May 27, 2026, 07:32:52

Blimey, this one’s a proper miracle in a glass. Starts off all fresh like a little Lowlander, then suddenly there’s this totally entrancing fruitiness—guavas and pears mixed up with beeswax. Reminds me of an old Gewurztraminer, that sweet-sour thing. There’s a hint of pot-pourri and milk chocolate underneath, but not that many changes as you go. Just solid, like an ex-refill 1960s Bowmore should be. Not a iota of over-oakiness here—thankfully, no growing fear of that at all! Best part? The nose is wonderful, almost flabbergasting freshness-wise. Nothing to dislike here—it’s collectable but you just want to drink it. Like middle-eastern sour bread meets banana skins in the best way. 👍

Abigail Robertson

May 21, 2026, 17:01:23

Quite warming and cosy 🥃 I get a bit of vanilla, soft oak, dried fruit and a wee touch of smoke. Feels smooth-ish, with a spicy finish that hangs about nicely. Proper nice for a slow evening.

Riley Rogers

May 18, 2026, 22:01:05

Lovely cosy dram 🥃 Bit of honey, oak, and gentle spice. Feels warm, smooth-ish, with a wee dry finish. Nice for a quiet evening, nothing too fussy.