Single Malt Bluehill Refill Barrel 'Full Cask' No 190000158
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As a distilled spirit, this whisky does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to be enjoyed upon release. Unopened bottles can be kept indefinitely, while opened bottles are best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years to preserve the aromatic profile.
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haggis, mature cheddar cheese, dark chocolate
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Craigellachie is often referred to as the 'bad boy of Speyside' due to its stubbornly traditional, muscular, and sulfurous character. Established in 1891 by Alexander Edward and Peter Mackie, the distillery famously clings to its old-school copper worm tubs for condensing its spirit. This cooling method limits copper contact, preserving heavy, meaty, and complex compounds that define the distillery's signature style. When aged in a refill barrel, as with this 'Full Cask' expression, the wood takes a backseat, allowing the raw, robust, and fruity distillery character to take center stage. The result is a single malt of remarkable texture, showcasing notes of grilled pineapple, sulfurous flint, and a distinct waxy mouthfeel that recalls a bygone era of Scotch whisky production.
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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.