Single Malt Blue Hill Refill Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 158
⏳ Drinking Window
As a bottled single malt Scotch whisky, this spirit does not mature further in the glass and is ready to be enjoyed immediately, remaining stable for decades if kept upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
blue cheese, roasted pork belly, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
Craigellachie is often whispered about among whisky connoisseurs as the defiant, old-school rebel of Speyside. Founded in 1891 during the late-Victorian whisky boom by the legendary Peter Mackie and Alexander Edward, the distillery has stubbornly clung to traditional methods that others abandoned. Most famous is their continued use of copper worm tubs—coiled pipes cooled in cold water tanks—to condense their spirit. This rapid cooling limits copper contact, leaving a heavy, meaty, and delightfully sulfurous character in the new-make spirit. When matured in a refill bourbon barrel, like this 'Full Cask' No 158, the wood plays a supporting role. Rather than masking the spirit under heavy oak or sherry influence, the refill cask coaxes out Craigellachie's signature tropical fruit notes—think grilled pineapples and baked apples—intertwined with a robust, savory, and slightly smoky complexity. It is a dramatic showcase of distillery character, representing a style of whisky-making that feels beautifully frozen in time.
🍾 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
Malted Barley