Single Malt 1st Fill Sherry Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 180000040
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Ready to enjoy upon release, as single malt Scotch whisky does not mature further in the bottle. It will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted venison
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Craigellachie is famously known as the 'bad boy of Speyside' due to its defiant, muscular, and sulfurous character—a direct result of the distillery's stubborn refusal to abandon its traditional copper worm tubs. When this heavy, oil-rich spirit is matured in a first-fill sherry hogshead, a fascinating alchemy occurs. The intense, active European oak of the first-fill sherry cask imparts deep, luxurious layers of dried figs, dark chocolate, and warming baking spices, which beautifully wrap around the robust, meaty core of the Craigellachie spirit. This 'Full Cask' expression showcases the dramatic interplay between Speyside's most uncompromising distillate and the rich, sweet influence of premium sherry wood.
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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.