Signatory North British 15 Year Old 2009A bold and beautifully balanced single grain whisky from North British Distillery, this 15 year old release from Signatory Vintage was distilled in 2009 and matured in a mix of first fill and second fill oloroso sherry butts alongside bourbon barrels. It delivers the best of both worlds rich, sherried depth meets classic bourbon sweetness. It was bottled in 2025 without chill filtration or added colour at a punchy 100 Proof (57. 1% ABV).

I mention this because while the PVP is always excellent

and an in-depth knowledge of the terrain’s geological components

The wine has enormous potential richness from the intensity and structure of the grand cru fruit of Verzenay

And there you have it

It was Alvaro Palacios—already a legend in Priorat—who

who Saint-Emilion has to thank for the use of grafted plants designed to save the vineyards devastated by phylloxera

He not only coped with his new responsibilities but enhanced the family’s reputation for making great Brunello

and garrigue—set against a firm limestone backdrop

layered with dried thyme

Crafted by visionary brewers dedicated to perfecting their art

the Terlato Klipsun Vineyard Red Blend broadens the conversation without diluting it

The palate is light-bodied and straightforward