Single Malt 1st Fill Sherry Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 180000040
⏳ Drinking Window
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.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted venison
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1891 by Alexander Edward and legendary whisky pioneer Peter Mackie, Craigellachie Distillery stands proudly in the heart of Speyside, Scotland, overlooking the confluence of the rivers Spey and Fiddich. Renowned for its architectural heritage designed by Charles Doig, the distillery is celebrated for its steadfast dedication to traditional production methods, notably the continued use of traditional copper worm tub condensers. This distinctive distillation approach imparts a robust, muscular, and sulfurous character to the spirit, balanced by vibrant tropical fruitiness and rich malt complexity. Today owned by John Dewar & Sons under Bacardi, Craigellachie produces acclaimed, characterful single malt Scotch whiskies that stand out as bold and non-conformist within the Speyside region.
🍇 Base Ingredient
100% Malted Barley