Banff (silent) Signatory Vintage Silent Stills Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old · 1978 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery highlights and a dusky mahogany edge, gleaming with sherried warmth.

Nose

Opulent sherried perfume of dark fruits—raisin, fig and plum—woven with treacle and burnt sugar. Spice notes of cinnamon and clove mingle with polished oak, leather and cedar, a whisper of tobacco, cocoa and toasted almond. At 58.8% ABV, the aroma is dense and luxurious, signaling a bold, collectible Banff matured in a rare cask.

Palate

Rich, full-bodied palate with opulent sherry-soaked fruit—prunes, figs and dark cherries—woven with cocoa, espresso and toasted almond. Waxy, velvety oak supports warm spices—cinnamon, clove and a whisper of orange zest. Maritime salt and a peppery, high-ABV warmth coat the tongue, carrying into a long, indulgent finish.

Finish

An expansive, lingering finish coats the palate with deep dark fruit, toffee and cocoa, tempered by perfumed oak. Cinnamon and clove linger as a subtle sherry sweetness threads through, ebbing slowly to warm nutmeg and orchard hints, leaving a honeyed, long-lasting glow.