Single Malt Oloroso Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 135
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Enjoyable immediately; spirits do not age further in the bottle but will remain stable for decades if stored properly.
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sticky toffee pudding, mature blue cheese, dark chocolate truffles
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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.
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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.