Single Malt Bourbon Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 109
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release, remaining stable for decades if kept upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
Craigellachie is legendary among Scotch enthusiasts as the defiant, old-school rebel of Speyside. Founded in 1891, the distillery stubbornly clings to traditional worm tubs—coiled copper pipes cooled in cold water tanks—to condense its spirit. This historic method limits copper contact, leaving a heavy, sulfurous, and muscular character in the new-make spirit that modern distilleries have largely abandoned. When matured in a single bourbon hogshead, like this 'Full Cask' expression, the spirit's fiery, meaty, and tropical fruit notes are tempered by the gentle sweetness of American oak. The result is a complex dram where charred pineapple, vanilla, and soft coconut interlace with Craigellachie's signature robust, waxy, and slightly smoky backbone, offering a glimpse into the historic flavors of 19th-century Speyside.
🍾 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.