I just picked up a bottle of this. I have a different cask but it sounds very similar. It is my first Edradour and my first Signatory. I went into this with no knowledge and I likened it to a punch in the face. Totally unexpected. I had to go look for reviews to see if I was the only one knocked on my heels by the nose and flavor profile. I like your description of bat-shit crazy. Ralfy called this bottling bonkers and this is indeed a bonkers whisky. Ralfy also suggested more water and the addition of water definitely began to tame this cantankerous beast. I cannot fathom what the cask strength version of this must be like or how they even keep it in the bottle! 😆 This whisky should be part of any enthusiasts journey. When they talk about the flavor chase, this is one of those milestones you never forget. I look forward to how it evolves with time. A daily sipper this is not but if you're looking for a bold, complex, bat-shit crazy dram, this is where to go.
Excellent review Jim - and thanks to your generosity I was able to drink a sample along with you. You nailed it completely - it just keeps on giving, there's so much going on. Wonderful whisky - and here's to your continued good health! Sláinte.
Cheers Al, glad you enjoyed. Sure wasn't it yourself who introduced me to the wonders of Edradour. They're hard ta whack! Take care mate. Speak to ya soon.
I enjoyed this review Jim and have to admit that I had somewhat written off Edradour after buying a bottle of their Bellechin much too early in my journey for that much ash taste. This sounds very interesting and that color is somewhat unique as well! Seems to have some similarities to my bottle of GlenDronach 21 that has a few similar flavors including that vinegar (which I am not crazy about). At this point in my journey whiskies that are complex or unique are appreciated and often make me reach for them before others. Cheers!
Cheers Drew. This is definately an interesting and noteworthy whisky. Absolutely would agree that it's not one for beginners but certainly worth checking out a little further down the road.
Great review Jim, it is a cracker that one i will have to revisit the 10 only tried it as a sample early in my journey so would be good to try again. Cheers mate
Haven't ventured into Edradour just because it seems enigmatic based on respected reviews and feedback. This is an example of the breadth of the spectrum of Scotch single malt. After this review I have to try a bottle of this and find out if I love or hate it. Thanks, Jim.
I'd certainly recommend giving it a go Bud. It's different, it's odd but, once settled, it's got a draw to it. I can't see this bottle hanging around long and it will definately be replaced. Cheers my friend.
Haven’t had any IB’s of edradour but have had a few IB’s of ballechin and not yet been disappointed. Maybe its time to put this right Great review Jim, slàinte
Hi Jim, I have to say I don't have good memories of the official bottling (including a babysick vomit note on the nose!), but I haven't tried that S.V. (btw, it is not "Signatory" as many say familiarly, but 'Signatory Vintage" , as it is not "Rare Malts", but "Rare Malts Selection" sorry to be too geeky there lol) . Some early ones were stunning, like I said in someone else's channel chat recently, try for instance to find (auction only, I'm afraid) the Edradour 21 yo Porto finish bottled at 53 % in 2004 (I tried it at WLP 2004) it is stunning & I rated it 94/100...Not sure they make such good stuff now...just saying...Having said that, some people with good taste say there are some greatly sherried affordable versions today, just have to know which one & when...Cheers my friend !
Thanks Jim. Got a bottle out of cask 113, just a month apart from yours. Will open it and drink it along with your video soon to compare notes. Cheers!
Draming along with cask 118. I must confess I'm a fanboy of Edradour. This is my favourite dram when it comes to sherry style whisky. I've already gone trough a bottle of cask 395 and I will keep on buying (and drinking) these bottlings as they reach my market. Truly amazing stuff. I'm with you on the official 10yo as being a bit thin on the palate - if you're going for official Edradour, go with the 12yo Caledonia would be my suggestion. That one is a beauty. Cheers mate!
Have the cask 14 from 2009 of this bottle and I love to share this with some experienced scotch drinkers and watch their reactions. A fantastic dram! Great review!
Great review (again), Jim. Have had the official 10yo and the "if you like that, then try this" section -to put it the other way around- definately puts this one on the bucket list. Thanks Jim for recommending this ... boohoo .... and that list already is way too long. Slàinte mhath.
Again to my shame I have not had Edradour of any kind yet. I know, I hear so many good things, but in my area, it's twice the price of anything else. So ... hard to bring home my friend. Thanks for your thoughts on this independent. Cheers!
😄😄 I was gonna go Les Claypool but wasn't sure how many would know who that was. That being said...Cpt. Beefheart was never exactly considered "popular" music. Cheers Menno.
@@WhiskeyNovice Les Claypool, Don Van Vliet, Zappa, Mr. Bungle, Ween...: weird, special, interesting, original. It's all good and we know what you mean. By wich I mean I know what you mean :-D
It s a wonderful thing to be "conflicted" over these two whiskys. (e). And then there's the Caledonia 12......I scored on two ID'S of this wonderful stuff.....
Hi Jim. I like and agree with your description of the whisky as an enigma and especially likening it to Captain Beefheart; so weird, but you keep getting drawn back to it. I have a bottle from a different cask (127), but everything that you said about your bottle rings true to mine. My problem is that it's currently unobtanium here in Alberta. I'll need to make an import from the UK list, and add Signatory Edradour 10 once mine is gone.
Cheers Peter. It's a bottle that I will always have in my cabinet now because I'm convinced I'll never tire of finding new things in it. Thankfully it's not TOO hard to get hold of here (if you know where to look 😉).
Hi Jim, I've commented on a few of your videos as I make my way through your catalogue. Loving them, dude. 👍 One thing I would say is that I listen to your YT videos in my car as I drive around so I miss a lot of your visual cues. So when you start talking about "this" as per the 14 min 30s mark onwards here, I'm not always clear on what "this" is. So, could you see your way clear for the benefit of us poor souls who are listening to you on the wireless and just clarify the odd time what the "this" is that you are referring to? Just a bit of feedback from a fan!
Cheers Stephen. Apologies mate. I have thought about that and caught myself on pointing or nodding in the direction of things thinking "if people are just listening to this...it doean't make great radio" 🙄. I am trying to fix that buddy but, sometimes one or two will slip through the net. Thanks for the support.
@@WhiskeyNovice thanks for taking the time to reply. And no need to apologise! On the plus side, it means I sometimes have to go rewatch the video when I get home 😁👍
I have a bottle of this waiting for me to come around to open it. Haven't tried the official 10 yo but from what I've read about it I don't think comparing it with the Signatory expression is too fair. Maybe the closest "core range" bottling from Edradour is the 12 yo Caledonia. I suspect that Caledonia is even better😀 Not that Signatory UCF 10 yo is bad but the Caledonia is such a monster of a dram.
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I just picked up a bottle of this. I have a different cask but it sounds very similar. It is my first Edradour and my first Signatory. I went into this with no knowledge and I likened it to a punch in the face. Totally unexpected. I had to go look for reviews to see if I was the only one knocked on my heels by the nose and flavor profile. I like your description of bat-shit crazy. Ralfy called this bottling bonkers and this is indeed a bonkers whisky. Ralfy also suggested more water and the addition of water definitely began to tame this cantankerous beast. I cannot fathom what the cask strength version of this must be like or how they even keep it in the bottle! 😆 This whisky should be part of any enthusiasts journey. When they talk about the flavor chase, this is one of those milestones you never forget. I look forward to how it evolves with time. A daily sipper this is not but if you're looking for a bold, complex, bat-shit crazy dram, this is where to go.
100% in agreement. Cheers mate.
"SPANK THAT BOTTLE". Edradour cs. .... Paint stripper? Sounds like the Ileak cs NAZDRAVYA!
Excellent review Jim - and thanks to your generosity I was able to drink a sample along with you. You nailed it completely - it just keeps on giving, there's so much going on. Wonderful whisky - and here's to your continued good health! Sláinte.
Cheers Al, glad you enjoyed. Sure wasn't it yourself who introduced me to the wonders of Edradour. They're hard ta whack!
Take care mate. Speak to ya soon.
@@WhiskeyNovice Aye it was me. See, sometimes I can be a good influence!
@@WhiskeyStraightAl Well done! A few more and we could start a cult. 😂
@@ThisIsNotACigar sounds good to me😂
I enjoyed this review Jim and have to admit that I had somewhat written off Edradour after buying a bottle of their Bellechin much too early in my journey for that much ash taste. This sounds very interesting and that color is somewhat unique as well! Seems to have some similarities to my bottle of GlenDronach 21 that has a few similar flavors including that vinegar (which I am not crazy about). At this point in my journey whiskies that are complex or unique are appreciated and often make me reach for them before others. Cheers!
Cheers Drew. This is definately an interesting and noteworthy whisky. Absolutely would agree that it's not one for beginners but certainly worth checking out a little further down the road.
Great review Jim, it is a cracker that one i will have to revisit the 10 only tried it as a sample early in my journey so would be good to try again. Cheers mate
Cheers Leejay. It's dedinately different. Beautifully different.
Haven't ventured into Edradour just because it seems enigmatic based on respected reviews and feedback. This is an example of the breadth of the spectrum of Scotch single malt. After this review I have to try a bottle of this and find out if I love or hate it. Thanks, Jim.
I'd certainly recommend giving it a go Bud. It's different, it's odd but, once settled, it's got a draw to it. I can't see this bottle hanging around long and it will definately be replaced.
Cheers my friend.
Haven't tried any Edradour , I will continue learning the ropes before I venture there . Great review Jim 👍🥃
Cheers Neil. It's an interesting beast. Certainly worth a go.
Haven’t had any IB’s of edradour but have had a few IB’s of ballechin and not yet been disappointed. Maybe its time to put this right Great review Jim, slàinte
Cheers David. I've yet to have any Ballechin (either official or indy)! It's about time I got round to it!
Thanks mate. Slàinte.
Hi Jim, I have to say I don't have good memories of the official bottling (including a babysick vomit note on the nose!), but I haven't tried that S.V. (btw, it is not "Signatory" as many say familiarly, but 'Signatory Vintage" , as it is not "Rare Malts", but "Rare Malts Selection" sorry to be too geeky there lol) . Some early ones were stunning, like I said in someone else's channel chat recently, try for instance to find (auction only, I'm afraid) the Edradour 21 yo Porto finish bottled at 53 % in 2004 (I tried it at WLP 2004) it is stunning & I rated it 94/100...Not sure they make such good stuff now...just saying...Having said that, some people with good taste say there are some greatly sherried affordable versions today, just have to know which one & when...Cheers my friend !
Thanks Jim. Got a bottle out of cask 113, just a month apart from yours. Will open it and drink it along with your video soon to compare notes. Cheers!
Cheers Akshay. Let me know how you get on.
Draming along with cask 118. I must confess I'm a fanboy of Edradour. This is my favourite dram when it comes to sherry style whisky. I've already gone trough a bottle of cask 395 and I will keep on buying (and drinking) these bottlings as they reach my market. Truly amazing stuff. I'm with you on the official 10yo as being a bit thin on the palate - if you're going for official Edradour, go with the 12yo Caledonia would be my suggestion. That one is a beauty. Cheers mate!
Cheers Bernd. I really must get a bottle of the Caledonia. I've had samples but never got round to buying a bottle.
Have the cask 14 from 2009 of this bottle and I love to share this with some experienced scotch drinkers and watch their reactions. A fantastic dram! Great review!
Cheers Arthur.
I'll be right over!
Great review (again), Jim.
Have had the official 10yo and the "if you like that, then try this" section -to put it the other way around- definately puts this one on the bucket list. Thanks Jim for recommending this ... boohoo .... and that list already is way too long.
Slàinte mhath.
Cheers Frank. Oh I know exactly what you mean mate. My list just extends on a daily basis 🙄
Again to my shame I have not had Edradour of any kind yet. I know, I hear so many good things, but in my area, it's twice the price of anything else. So ... hard to bring home my friend. Thanks for your thoughts on this independent. Cheers!
Totally understand Jon. Canadian prices seem to be shocking in some cases. Very hard to justify spending that sort of money.
Cheers buddy.
I've just got a bottle from the same cask. Do enjoy the Edradour 10yo and the 12yo Caledonia bottling.
You should really enjoy this then John. Cheers buddy.
Cheers for another great review Jim, i have a bottle from the same cask and it is indeed an excellent dram
Cheers Graham.
I like the standard Edradour 10, the color on that one is impressive. Cheers!
Yes to that Soy Sauce! Brilliant review on one of my favourite bottles, cheers Jim!
Cheers Jeff.
I’d buy that based on the colour alone. Great notes, excellent review with a well chosen bottle I reckon. We want more captain Beefheart whiskies!
😄😄 I was gonna go Les Claypool but wasn't sure how many would know who that was. That being said...Cpt. Beefheart was never exactly considered "popular" music.
Cheers Menno.
@@WhiskeyNovice Les Claypool, Don Van Vliet, Zappa, Mr. Bungle, Ween...: weird, special, interesting, original. It's all good and we know what you mean. By wich I mean I know what you mean :-D
I've got the 2009 and will definitely replace it, gorgeous stuff
Great Jim👍🏻
What a color😋
Sure is mate. Cheers.
Thanks again, Jimbo. Question - where does one pick up containers of these delectable libations?
Cheers Richard. Can't even remember where I got this. Whisky World perhaps? I know there's a Signatory U.S. site if that's any use to you?
Just checked my bottle and its the same cask so very exciting to open it now
Excellent. Let me know how you get on. Cheers Sam.
It s a wonderful thing to be "conflicted" over these two whiskys. (e). And then there's the Caledonia 12......I scored on two ID'S of this wonderful stuff.....
Nice review, sounds interesting, like the captain beefheart reference didn't think I'd hear that in a whiskey review
😄😄 you never know what you'll hear in my reviews Sam. Cheers buddy.
For me this one has the most of the farmyard, livestock, Veterinarians office funk that I get with Edradour. Cheers Jim
Cheers Tim. Yep...all of that and more 😄
Hi Jim. I like and agree with your description of the whisky as an enigma and especially likening it to Captain Beefheart; so weird, but you keep getting drawn back to it. I have a bottle from a different cask (127), but everything that you said about your bottle rings true to mine. My problem is that it's currently unobtanium here in Alberta. I'll need to make an import from the UK list, and add Signatory Edradour 10 once mine is gone.
Cheers Peter. It's a bottle that I will always have in my cabinet now because I'm convinced I'll never tire of finding new things in it.
Thankfully it's not TOO hard to get hold of here (if you know where to look 😉).
Hi Jim, I've commented on a few of your videos as I make my way through your catalogue. Loving them, dude. 👍
One thing I would say is that I listen to your YT videos in my car as I drive around so I miss a lot of your visual cues.
So when you start talking about "this" as per the 14 min 30s mark onwards here, I'm not always clear on what "this" is.
So, could you see your way clear for the benefit of us poor souls who are listening to you on the wireless and just clarify the odd time what the "this" is that you are referring to?
Just a bit of feedback from a fan!
Cheers Stephen.
Apologies mate. I have thought about that and caught myself on pointing or nodding in the direction of things thinking "if people are just listening to this...it doean't make great radio" 🙄. I am trying to fix that buddy but, sometimes one or two will slip through the net.
Thanks for the support.
@@WhiskeyNovice thanks for taking the time to reply. And no need to apologise!
On the plus side, it means I sometimes have to go rewatch the video when I get home 😁👍
I have a bottle of this waiting for me to come around to open it. Haven't tried the official 10 yo but from what I've read about it I don't think comparing it with the Signatory expression is too fair. Maybe the closest "core range" bottling from Edradour is the 12 yo Caledonia. I suspect that Caledonia is even better😀 Not that Signatory UCF 10 yo is bad but the Caledonia is such a monster of a dram.
It surely is. Cheers.
Great video and review :)
Cheers.
Try the Caledonia 12......NAZDRAVYE
46%.abv.unchill filtered..natural colour...Frank Zappa!😃😃🙃