Whitlaw 2013/2022 Signatory Vintage 9 years old Denmark Cask Single Orkney Malt Scotch Whisky 58,7%

Whitlaw is the name Signatory uses when the original Orkney distillery does not want its name on the label. This "Denmark Cask" was hand-selected specifically for the Danish market.

The expert's description

Whitlaw 2013/2022 Signatory Vintage 9 år Denmark Cask Single Orkney Malt Scotch Whisky 58,7% is a Single Orkney Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Sherry butt finish, cask no. #119 and bottled at 58.7%.

The whisky was distilled on 19 June 2013 and bottled on 27 September 2022 by Signatory Vintage, with an outturn of 686 bottles selected as a "Denmark Cask" for the Danish market. It received a finish in a sherry butt, cask no. #119, adding depth on top of Orkney's characteristic maritime base tone.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sherry, honey and a hint of sea salt.

Palate

Full-bodied with dried fruit and a light maritime spice.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering sherry sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Whitlaw 2013/2022 Signatory Vintage 9 år Denmark Cask Single Orkney Malt Scotch Whisky 58,7%
Distillery: Whitlaw
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Orkney, Scotland
Type: Single Orkney Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 9 years
ABV: 58.7%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry butt finish, cask no. #119
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 19.06.2013
Bottled: 27.09.2022
Number of bottles: 686
Edition: Denmark Cask, selected for the Danish market
EAN no.: 5021944120437

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Maritime · Full-bodied

Did you know?

Whitlaw is named after a hilltop near Kirkwall on Orkney and is used specifically by Signatory Vintage for releases from this particular Orkney distillery when the name cannot appear on the label.

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Frequently asked questions about Whitlaw 2013/2022 Signatory Vintage 9 år Denmark Cask Single Orkney Malt Scotch Whisky 58,7%

What does "Denmark Cask" mean in the name?

It means the cask was hand-selected by Signatory specifically for the Danish market, as part of a limited release.

Which distillery is behind Whitlaw?

Whitlaw is an undisclosed name used by Signatory Vintage for bottlings from the Highland Park distillery on Orkney.

What does it taste like?

The nose offers sherry and honey with sea salt, the palate is full-bodied with dried fruit, and the finish is long and warm with sherry sweetness.

How should this whisky be served?

It is best enjoyed in a tulip glass at room temperature, ideally with a small splash of water.

How many bottles exist?

686 bottles were filled of this specific Denmark Cask release.

What characterises whisky from Orkney?

The Orkney islands give the whisky a characteristic maritime spice and salty tone, clearly visible in this bottling.