Single Malt Bourbon Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 113
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As a stable distilled spirit, this bottle will keep indefinitely when stored upright away from direct sunlight, and is best enjoyed within 1 to 2 years after opening.
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smoked salmon, mature cheddar, sticky toffee pudding
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Craigellachie is often whispered about among whisky connoisseurs as the defiant rebel of Speyside. Founded in 1891 by the legendary Peter Mackie and Alexander Edward, the distillery sits on the cliff overlooking the confluence of the rivers Fiddich and Spey. While modern distilleries transitioned to efficient shell-and-tube condensers, Craigellachie stubbornly retained its traditional copper worm tubs. This old-school method condenses the vapor slowly, leaving a heavy, sulfurous, and muscular spirit. When this robust, meaty distillate is filled into a single Bourbon Hogshead, a fascinating alchemy occurs. Over years of slumber, the active American oak tempers the spirit's fiery, savory character, weaving in delicate threads of sweet vanilla, toasted coconut, and bright orchard fruits, while preserving the oiliness and distinctive waxy, pineapple-led core that defines Craigellachie's singular heritage.
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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.