Single Malt Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 800575
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this bottle does not mature further in glass and can be enjoyed immediately or kept indefinitely under proper storage conditions.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon, mature Cheddar cheese, dark chocolate truffles
✨ Technical Specifications
Craigellachie is legendary among whisky enthusiasts for its stubborn adherence to traditional production methods, most notably its continued use of copper worm tubs for condensing spirit. This single cask expression, matured in a single bourbon barrel (Cask No 800575), showcases the fascinating dialogue between Craigellachie's heavy, muscular, and slightly sulfurous distillate and the sweet, tempering influence of American white oak. Founded in 1891 by Alexander Edward and Peter Mackie, the distillery sits proudly in the heart of Speyside, yet its spirit has always defied the region's typically light, sweet stereotype. Instead, it offers a robust, oily texture. When aged in a bourbon barrel, the spirit's inherent notes of sulfur and matchstick mellow, giving rise to a complex profile of toasted coconut, vanilla pod, honeyed malt, and a distinctive, vibrant pineapple tropicality that is highly prized by collectors.
🍾 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