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Craigellachie 13 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)

Craigellachie 13 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)

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Whisky Advocate

Light amber. The initial impression is one of bulk. There are heavy florals — think lilies and stewed white fruit, and just-overripe banana — but this is given a mysterious extra heft by an underpinning of a light meatiness, accompanied by a tiny lift of (good) sulfur. The palate is, unsurprisingly, thick and creamy with huge fruit that fills the mouth. A highly physical, old-style Speyside dram with classic distillery character. A statement whisky that is a must-try. (DB, Winter 2014)

Notes

Finally, the new release from one of our favorite distilleries. Bottled at 92 proof with no coloring whatsoever, the retro packaging is perfect. Craigellachie is a great distillery that's been lost in Bacardi's blending program for years. We're lucky that they finally got clued into how lovely this special distillery can be on its own. This maltier-styled malt is known for being kind of old school in nature. The distiller says this whisky is initially matured in ex-Sherry casks, then half the batch goes into first fill bourbon barrels, while the remainder is finished in first fill Sherry casks. You'll find very subtle undertones of rich maltiness mingled with herbs, nuts, citrus, and earth. A slight smokiness underneath keeps it all very interesting.

Details

TypeSingle Malt Scotch
VarietalMalt
OriginSpeyside, Highlands, Scotland
Bottle Size750 mL
Alcohol Content46%
SKU1186577