GLENLOSSIE 11 Year Old 2012 Plume Signatory Vintage, 63.5% ABV

Signatory Vintage is a renowned independent bottler of Scotch whisky, established in 1988 by Andrew Symington. Unlike distilleries that produce their own whisky, Signatory Vintage selects and bottles unique casks from various distilleries across Scotland. This practice allows whisky enthusiasts to explore a diverse range of flavors and styles that might otherwise be unavailable. Each bottle is carefully curated, often featuring limited edition releases that highlight the distinct characteristics of individual casks and distilleries. Signatory Vintage is celebrated for its commitment to quality, authenticity, and the preservation of whisky heritage.

Signatory Vintage Plume is a collection series that celebrates sherried whiskies, and this bottle was bottled exclusively for LMDW.

Glenlossie is a distinguished Scotch whisky distillery located in the Speyside region of Scotland. Established in 1876 by John Duff, the distillery is known for producing a light and floral single malt whisky. Although much of Glenlossie's production is used in blends, it has gained recognition among single malt enthusiasts for its unique character. The distillery features traditional pot stills and employs a slow distillation process, contributing to the smooth and refined nature of its whisky. Glenlossie is part of the Diageo portfolio, and its single malt expressions are often sought after for their delicate, fruity, and slightly spicy notes.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Fine, creamy. Very pretty notes of apricot, nutmeg, and mango make up a voluptuous first nose. With aeration, aromas of ripe fruits (mirabelle plums, greengage) and dried flowers elegantly envelop the aromatic palette. Then, rancid and roasted notes (mocha) make their appearance.

Palate: Firm, dynamic. The palate adds citrusy flavors (orange, tangerine), salted butter caramel, and milk chocolate. The mid-palate evolves towards more grassy (lucerne), malty (barley grain), and strongly spicy (clove, curry, cinnamon) registers.

Finish: Long, full of vitality. Captivating (lily, iris), the start of the finish restores the qualities of a still spirited distillate and remarkable clarity. The aftertaste ends with flavors of cocoa powder, wood, and infused plants (thyme, oregano).

Key Information

Serving Suggestions
First things first, be comfortable, relaxed and free from distractions. Pour a healthy amount (15-25ml) into a nosing glass (e.g., glencairn) and let it sit for a while. We recommend a minute of resting in the glass for every year in the cask. Otherwise, let it settle down for 5-10 minutes at least.

Help yourself to a 'warm up dram' in the meantime - something simple to open up the palate. When ready, start nosing the spirit, followed by sipping it (noting how it arrives on your palate and its development), and finally the finish. Take your time to get to know the spirit, noting its expression, character, depth, complexity and flavours. These can all change with adding drops of water so play around to find different sides of the spirit and identity a personal sweet spot for yourself!

But always remember, the best way to drink it is the way you like it!