Eight Single Cask and Curated Releases from Independent Bottlers and Distillery Collections

Signatory Vintage Single Cask Selections

Craigellachie 17 Year Old 2009 Signatory Vintage Cask Nr.900262 arrives at 61.7% ABV, bottled in 2026 from a single cask selected by the independent bottler. Distilled in 2009, the spirit spent its maturation drawing from the distillery's characteristic sulphurous character, expressed here in an unfilteted cask strength release. The nose carries grilled citrus peel, dried stone fruit, and warm spice, with a palate that layers roasted hazelnut and ginger over a persistent finish.

Glen Elgin 16 Years Old 2009 Signatory Vintage Cask Nr.11 is presented at 53.5% ABV, matured in first fill Amarone casks that lend depth and dried fruit complexity to the spirit. Bottled in 2026, this release demonstrates how alternative wood finishing reshapes a distillery's profile, available as a limited single cask allocation.

Speyside 21 Years Old 2005 Symingtons Choice Signatory Vintage Cask Nr. DRU17 A106 108 represents the Symingtons Choice series, a line of personally selected single cask bottlings by Signatory founder Andrew Symington. Distilled in 2005 and bottled at 59.4% ABV in 2026, this 21 year old matured in a first fill Oloroso sherry cask, its extended aging under wood contributing a rich, layered character suited to the cask's generous extraction.

Kirsch Import Anniversary and Bourbon Selection

Kirsch Import, a Munich based independent bottler and importer marking its 50th anniversary, has released two commemorative bottlings alongside a specially selected bourbon that underscore the importer's reach across geographies.

Maker's Mark Private Selection 50th Anniversary Kirsch Import celebrates the partnership between the Kentucky bourbon house and the German importer with a selection of hand chosen staves. Bottled at cask strength 55.4% ABV in a limited run of 264 bottles, the spirit was finished in wood that combined Baked American Pure, Seared French Cuvée, and additional proprietary stave selections. The profile blends vanilla and honeyed sweetness with roasted caramel and orange zest, layered over dark roasted coffee and milk chocolate notes on the mid palate, finishing long on baking spice and dried fruit.

Ardnahoe 7 Years Old 2019 50th Anniversary Kirsch Import Cask Nr.70 is an Islay release from the same anniversary series, distilled in 2019 and matured in first fill bourbon barrels before bottling at 60.2% ABV in 2026. Only 214 bottles were produced from this single cask. Maritime smoke and dense peat frame roasted almond and orchard fruit aromatics, while the palate opens to juicy peach, creamy vanilla, and zesty citrus with subtle oak spice. The finish extends the maritime character with refined tannin structure, a profile that illustrates how seven years of maturation can balance youth and refinement in a heavily peated expression.

Isle of Raasay Single Cask Releases

Isle of Raasay's Na Sia single cask series continues with two 2018 distillery releases, each matured in distinct wood and bottled as limited cask strength expressions. Isle of Raasay 7 Years Old 2018 Cask Nr. 18/839 was bottled at 57.3% ABV in 2026 with only 243 bottles produced. Matured in ex rye cask, the spirit presents fine wood smoke, butterscotch, and vanilla, with lemon and rye spice emerging alongside malty sweetness and caramel on the palate.

Isle of Raasay 7 Years Old 2018 Cask Nr.18/792 takes a different path through Bordeaux red wine cask maturation, bottled at 59.3% ABV with 298 bottles released. The wine cask finish brings ripe strawberries, cherries, and plums wrapped in wood smoke with pepper spice to the nose, while the palate layers sweet sultanas and dried figs over dense peat smoke with oak spice and cinnamon. The finish carries spicy accents and fine vanilla sweetness against refined tannin structure, demonstrating how wine cask finishing can introduce fruit and extract while preserving a heavily peated spirit's foundational character.

Core Range and New Addition

Glenlivet Founders Reserve American Oak Selection New Design joins Spiritory as a core range expression at 40% ABV. This bottling represents a shift in Glenlivet's maturation approach, employing first fill American oak for a portion of its maturation to emphasize fruit forward character and warm vanilla notes. The profile carries maple sugar and floral notes alongside creamy vanilla, honey, and sarsaparilla, with baking spice and herbal accents on the finish. The expression suits both new consumers and experienced drinkers, offering the distillery's signature smooth approachability without the cask strength intensity of single cask releases.

The Craigellachie 17 Year Old 2009 Signatory Vintage Cask Nr.900262 is available on Spiritory. The Glen Elgin 16 Years Old 2009 Signatory Vintage Cask Nr.11 is available on Spiritory. The Speyside 21 Years Old 2005 Symingtons Choice Signatory Vintage Cask Nr. DRU17 A106 108 is available on Spiritory. The Isle of Raasay 7 Years Old 2018 Cask Nr. 18/839 is available on Spiritory. The Isle of Raasay 7 Years Old 2018 Cask Nr.18/792 is available on Spiritory. The Maker's Mark Private Selection 50th Anniversary Kirsch Import is available on Spiritory. The Ardnahoe 7 Years Old 2019 50th Anniversary Kirsch Import Cask Nr.70 is available on Spiritory. The Glenlivet Founders Reserve American Oak Selection New Design is available on Spiritory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a single cask whisky?

A single cask whisky is drawn from one barrel or hogshead rather than a blend of multiple casks. Each cask produces a unique flavor profile and natural color, with no filtering applied to preserve the spirit as the cask delivered it. Bottle counts are typically limited by the cask's yield, usually between 200 and 400 bottles.

What does cask strength mean?

Cask strength refers to whisky bottled at the alcoholic strength it reached during maturation, without dilution. Typical cask strength expressions range from 50% to 65% ABV, depending on the cask type, climate, and maturation length. This approach preserves the spirit exactly as the cask produced it.

What is the difference between single cask releases from different independent bottlers?

Independent bottlers like Signatory Vintage and Kirsch Import select casks based on their own criteria and house style. Signatory Vintage's Symingtons Choice series, for example, reflects founder Andrew Symington's personal selections, while Kirsch Import's anniversary releases emphasize importer relationships with specific distilleries. Each bottler's selections reveal different priorities: some favor cask strength intensity, others prioritize cask finishing or age statements.

Where can I purchase these bottles?

All eight expressions are available on Spiritory.