Single Malt Bluehill Refill Barrel 'Full Cask' No 190000157
⏳ Drinking Window
As a high-strength single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle does not mature further once packaged and will remain stable indefinitely. For the optimal tasting experience, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years after opening.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted pork belly, mature blue cheese, dark chocolate truffles
✨ Technical Specifications
Craigellachie is celebrated among Scotch enthusiasts as the defiant rebel of Speyside. Established in 1891 during the late-Victorian whisky boom by Peter Mackie and Alexander Edward, the distillery sits on a cliff overlooking the junction of the rivers Fiddich and Spey. While most Speyside distilleries transitioned to modern condensers to create lighter, sweeter spirits, Craigellachie stubbornly retained its traditional copper worm tubs. These cold-water-filled wooden vats slowly condense the vapor, leaving a heavy, meaty, and sulfurous character in the spirit. This specific single cask release, matured in a refill barrel, showcases this muscular distillate in its purest form. The refill wood gently tempers the spirit over time without masking its signature notes of charred pineapple, cordite, and robust malt, offering a rare glimpse into a single, unblended moment of Craigellachie's history.
🍾 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