Single Malt Oloroso Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 135
⏳ Drinking Window
Enjoyable immediately; spirits do not age further in the bottle but will remain stable for decades if stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
sticky toffee pudding, mature blue cheese, dark chocolate truffles
✨ Technical Specifications
Craigellachie is legendary among Scotch enthusiasts for its stubborn adherence to traditional production methods, most notably its continued use of copper worm tubs. This traditional condensing method imparts a heavy, sulfurous, and muscular character to the spirit. When this robust Speyside single malt is matured in an Oloroso Sherry Hogshead, a spectacular transformation occurs. The deep, oxidative notes of dried dark fruits, toasted nuts, and baking spices from the sherry wood wrap around the savory, meaty, and slightly smoky distillate. Single cask releases like the 'Full Cask' No 135 showcase this dramatic interplay, offering a complex, old-school dram that defies modern, lighter Speyside trends.
🍾 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