{"product_id":"old-school-51-year-old-coastal-edition-batch-5","title":"Old School 51 Year Old Coastal Edition Batch #5","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eOld School Single Malt 51 Year Old Coastal Edition Batch #5 – Signatory Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover an extraordinary piece of Scotch whisky history with the \u003cstrong\u003eOld School Single Malt 51 Year Old Coastal Edition Batch #5\u003c\/strong\u003e, a remarkable half-century-old single malt independently bottled by \u003cstrong\u003eSignatory Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatured for an incredible \u003cstrong\u003e51 years in a second-fill Oloroso sherry butt\u003c\/strong\u003e, this exceptional whisky brings together the richness of sherry cask maturation with the distinctive maritime character of a coastal Scotch single malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBottled in 2026 at a natural cask strength of \u003cstrong\u003e44% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, without chill filtration or artificial colouring, this is a beautifully mature whisky for enthusiasts and collectors seeking something genuinely special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOld School 51 Year Old Coastal Edition – Tasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFive decades of maturation have created a wonderfully layered whisky, combining rich dried fruits, seasoned oak and subtle coastal influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried figs, raisins and orange peel, accompanied by rich cocoa, polished leather and toasted oak. A gentle maritime salinity and delicate smoke add complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich dark fruits and warming spice, with dark chocolate, nutmeg, clove and beautifully integrated oak. Subtle coastal saltiness balances the sherry sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, graceful and savoury, with lingering dried fruits, mature oak, gentle smoke and a refreshing coastal character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e51 Years of Maturation in Oloroso Sherry Oak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe exceptional age of this whisky is central to its appeal. 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