Single Malt 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 41
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Ready to enjoy upon release, as single malt whisky does not mature further in the bottle and will remain stable for decades if stored correctly.
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Smoked salmon, sticky glazed pork ribs, mature Cheddar cheese
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Craigellachie is affectionately known as the 'Bad Boy of Speyside' due to its stubborn adherence to traditional, old-school whisky-making methods. Founded in 1891 by Peter Mackie and Alexander Edward, the distillery famously continues to use traditional copper worm tubs to condense its spirit. This process limits copper contact, leaving a heavy, sulfurous, and muscular character in the raw distillate. When this robust spirit is matured in a first-fill bourbon barrel, like Cask No 41, the active American oak tempers the meaty distillate with rich notes of vanilla, toasted coconut, and bright tropical fruits like pineapple. This creates a fascinating tension between sweet, creamy oak influence and a savory, waxy, and unapologetically bold spirit.
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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.