Single Malt Bourbon Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 113
⏳ Drinking Window
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.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
smoked salmon, mature cheddar, sticky toffee pudding
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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.