Name: Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Brand: Signatory
Price: 146.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is characterised by Sherried, Smokey, Honey, Chocolate notes. A 20-year-old Orkney single malt (likely Highland Park) aged in first-fill oloroso sherry butt and bottled at cask strength 55.2% ABV by Signatory in 2025. Rich sherried notes meld with the distillery's characteristic heather and spice, with only 608 bottles produced.

Question 2

Is Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is intensely smoky and peaty, scoring 80/100 on the smoke scale. Expect heavy peat, bonfires, and medicinal notes.

Question 3

Is Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is noticeably sweet (72/100), with flavours like Honey.

Question 4

Is Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is a good step up for beginners with some experience — not the easiest starting point, but very rewarding.

Question 5

Is Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) costs £146.95 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 55.2% ABV, Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)?

Accepted Answer

Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) pairs well with smoked salmon, oysters, dark chocolate, aged cheddar, and chargrilled meats. The smoky, peaty character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the complex peat smoke and full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) similar to Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) and Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) share a similar flavour profile (Smokey) and are in a similar price range. Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) costs £112.5 vs £146.95 for Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory).

Question 11

Is Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) similar to Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) and Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old share a similar flavour profile (Chocolate) and are in a similar price range. Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old costs £180 vs £146.95 for Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory).

Question 12

How does Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) compare to Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)?

Accepted Answer

Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) and Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Secret Orkney (HP) 20 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #2) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is bold and smoky, while Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is known for Malt Extract, Vanilla, Old Wood notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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