Single Malt Oloroso Hogshead 'Full Cask' No 138
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this does not mature further in the bottle; it is ready to enjoy immediately upon release and will remain stable for decades if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, dark chocolate, sticky toffee pudding
✨ Technical Specifications
Craigellachie is legendary among Scotch enthusiasts for its stubborn defiance of modern, lighter Speyside trends. Founded in 1891, the distillery continues to use traditional copper worm tubs to condense its spirit. This old-school cooling method limits copper contact, leaving a heavy, sulfurous, and wonderfully meaty distillate. When this muscular, oily spirit is matured in an Oloroso sherry hogshead, a fascinating alchemy occurs. The deep, oxidative notes of dried figs, dark chocolate, and toasted walnuts from the sherry wood wrap around Craigellachie's robust, savory core, creating a dramatic and highly complex single malt that recalls the rich, heavy whiskies of the Victorian era.
🍾 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