Single Malt Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 800591
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As a distilled spirit, this bottle is stable indefinitely; once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 2 years to preserve its vibrant aromatic profile.
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roasted pork belly, mature cheddar cheese, dark chocolate
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Craigellachie is legendary among whisky enthusiasts for its stubborn adherence to traditional, old-school production methods, most notably its continued use of copper worm tubs to condense its spirit. This process limits copper contact, leaving a heavy, sulfurous, and muscular character in the new-make spirit. When matured in a single bourbon barrel, such as Cask No 800591, this robust distillate undergoes a fascinating transformation. The ex-bourbon oak infuses the heavy spirit with sweet vanilla, honeyed malt, toasted coconut, and bright orchard fruit notes, creating a compelling tension between the distillery's signature savory, meaty weight and the sweet, oak-driven elegance of the barrel. This single cask expression represents a pure, unblended snapshot of Craigellachie's defiant Speyside style.
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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.