Single Malt Pedro Ximenez Hogshead 'Full Cask' 132
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release; single malt whisky does not mature further in the bottle and can be preserved for years once opened if stored in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
blue cheese, dark chocolate, sticky toffee pudding
✨ Technical Specifications
Deep in the heart of Speyside, Craigellachie stands as a defiant monument to traditional Scotch whisky making. Established in 1891, the distillery is famous for its stubborn refusal to abandon its traditional copper worm tubs—cold-water tanks containing coiled copper pipes used to condense the vaporized spirit. This rapid cooling limits copper contact, leaving a heavy, meaty, and delightfully sulfurous character in the new-make spirit. When this muscular, robust spirit is matured or finished in a Pedro Ximenez (PX) sherry hogshead, a fascinating alchemy occurs. The intense, syrupy sweetness of the PX cask—laden with notes of dark raisins, figs, and molasses—wraps around Craigellachie's savory, waxy, and slightly smoky core. The result is a dramatic, full-bodied single malt that balances Speyside's historic, heavy-weight style with the luxurious, decadent influence of Andalusian sherry wood.
🍾 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.