Single Malt Full Barrel Cask 68 RLA 107.6 60.3%
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release and will keep indefinitely when stored unopened in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, mature cheddar cheese, smoked venison
✨ Technical Specifications
Craigellachie is known as the 'Bad Boy of Speyside' due to its stubborn refusal to conform to the typically light, sweet style of the region. Established in 1891 by Alexander Edward and Peter Mackie, the distillery still employs traditional copper worm tubs to condense its spirit. This old-school method limits copper contact, leaving a heavy, sulfurous, and muscular character in the distillate. This specific single cask release, bottled at a robust cask strength, showcases the raw power and complexity of Craigellachie's spirit, offering a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of Scotch whisky production where weight, oiliness, and savory depth are celebrated.
🍾 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.
🍇 Base Ingredient
Malted Barley
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
60.3%