Single Malt Batch 04-6137 17YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this whisky does not mature further in the bottle and can be enjoyed immediately upon release or stored indefinitely under proper conditions.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted pork belly, mature cheddar cheese, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
Craigellachie stands as a defiant, old-school monument in the heart of Speyside, Scotland. Established in 1891 by the legendary Alexander Edward and Peter 'Restless Peter' Mackie, the distillery is famous for its stubborn refusal to modernize its core character. While most distilleries transitioned to modern condensers, Craigellachie retained its traditional copper worm tubs—coiled pipes cooled in cold water tanks—which restrict copper contact and leave a heavy, sulfurous, and muscular spirit. This 17-year-old single malt expression showcases this signature 'meaty' character, tempered by nearly two decades of maturation in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. The result is a complex dram that balances robust, waxy, and slightly smoky notes with rich tropical fruits, vanilla, and toasted almonds, representing a style of whisky-making that has largely vanished elsewhere in the region.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1891 by whisky pioneers Peter Mackie and Alexander Edward, Craigellachie Distillery commands a prominent position on a rocky outcrop overlooking the confluence of the Rivers Spey and Fiddich. Designed by renowned Victorian architect Charles Doig, the distillery purposely eschews contemporary distillation trends, championing an archaic, full-bodied spirit style. Drawing soft processing water from the nearby Blue Hill, the distillery employs oil-fired maltings, traditional wooden washbacks, and distinctive exterior copper worm tub condensers. By restricting copper-to-vapor contact during condensation, Craigellachie captures robust, heavy, and sulphurous aromatic compounds that evolve into a uniquely muscular single malt marked by savoury, meaty notes accented by luscious tropical pineapple. Under parent owner Bacardi (John Dewar & Sons) and multi-award-winning Malt Master Stephanie Macleod, the distillery balances its legacy role in premium blends with benchmark age-stated single malts—notably its core 13-Year-Old, 17-Year-Old, and rare vintage cask bottlings—all presented non-chill-filtered at natural strength.
🍇 Base Material
Malted Barley
🍷 ABV
46%