Single Malt 17YO
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Ready to enjoy upon release, as spirits do not mature further in the bottle. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to preserve its complex aromatic profile.
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Mature cheddar cheese, roasted pork belly, dark chocolate
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Craigellachie's 17-Year-Old Single Malt is a testament to traditional, uncompromising Scotch whisky production. Nestled in the heart of Speyside, the distillery is famous for its stubborn refusal to modernize its core character, most notably clinging to its traditional copper worm tubs for condensing the spirit. This process limits copper contact, leaving a heavy, sulfurous, and muscular spirit that is increasingly rare in modern distilling. The 17-year-old expression is aged in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, allowing the aggressive, meaty distillate to mellow into a complex dram. It reveals rich notes of baked apples, vanilla, exotic pineapple, and a distinctive waxy, smoky finish. Historically, Craigellachie was known as the 'bad boy of Speyside' for its defiant, full-bodied profile that stood in stark contrast to its lighter, sweeter neighbors.
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Established in 1891 by Alexander Edward and Peter Mackie, the Craigellachie Distillery is situated in the heart of the Speyside region in the village of Craigellachie, Scotland. The distillery is highly regarded for its traditional production methods, most notably its continued use of copper worm tubs to condense its spirit, which imparts a distinctive, heavy, and sulfurous character to the whisky. This robust spirit is primarily aged in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, yielding a single malt renowned for its muscular, fruity, and unapologetically complex profile. Craigellachie's signature style is beautifully showcased in expressions such as their core 13-year-old and 23-year-old single malts, as well as rare, highly prized single-cask bottlings. Craigellachie remains a singular, defiant voice in Speyside, celebrated by enthusiasts for its old-school, full-bodied character. The distillery's address is Hill Street, AB38 9ST Craigellachie, Speyside, Scotland, United Kingdom, and its official website is https://www.craigellachie.com.