Single Malt Bourbon Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 109
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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.
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blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked salmon
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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.
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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.