Review by: Raygun

Heard good things about these Signatory Glenburgies from the mid 1990s, mainly from Chief Burgie Stan Whisky Turnip. Had another 95 that I thoroughly enjoyed, so I figured this would be a good bet. Selected by and bottled for K&L Wines in California. Reviewed from a bar pour.

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Distillery: Glenburgie 

Bottler: Signatory Vintage for K&L   

Region/style: Speyside single malt Scotch

ABV: 55.3%. Cask strength.   

Age: 21 years old. Distilled on June 13, 1995 and bottled on September 8, 2016.   

Cask type: Hogshead #6504, 254 bottles.       

Color: Too dark to tell. Natural color and non-chillfiltered.

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Nose: Not so tropical, but a very nicely fruity Glenburgie. Peaches, oranges, mangoes, and some Starburst candies. There’s a bit of something herbaceous, something I’ve had in other Burgies.                    

Palate: Lovely mouthfeel. Herbaceous again, with a little grass. Then there’s the fruit salad. Peaches, mangoes, passion fruit. Gets a little more tropical, with an appealing brightness. Maple syrup. 

Finish: A little brown sugar and caramel comes out. Same fruit as the palate, and there’s the orange again. Some drying oak and a touch of whipped cream.   

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Conclusion: Hits the spot. Fruity, and just a little hint of herbal and oak bitterness to offset the sweetness. Very well balanced. Drinks easily, and plenty to analyze as well. I’d say not quite as good as the older 1995 I had recently, but I’m sure cheaper as well. Would love a bottle.

Score: 86

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Scoring Legend:

• 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky. (Convalmore 36)
• 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category. (Bruichladdich Black Art 4.1)
• 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram. (Ledaig 13 Amontillado)
• 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff. (Tomatin 18)
• 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting. (Glen Scotia 15)
• 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better. (Aultmore 12)
• 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink. (Glenmorangie 10)
• 50-59: Save it for mixing. (Old Pulteney 12)
• 0-49: Blech. (Muirhead’s Silver Seal 16)