Single Malt Pedro Ximenez Hogshead 'Full Cask' 134
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this whisky does not mature further in the bottle and can be enjoyed immediately or cellared indefinitely when stored away from direct sunlight and temperature extremes.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
blue cheese, dark chocolate, sticky toffee pudding
✨ Technical Specifications
Craigellachie is often celebrated as the defiant rebel of Speyside, standing firm against modern trends since its founding in 1891 by Alexander Edward and Peter Mackie. The distillery's signature heavy, sulfurous, and muscular character is a direct result of their continued use of traditional copper worm tubs for condensation, which limits copper contact and preserves a robust, meaty spirit. When this powerful distillate is matured in a Pedro Ximenez (PX) Sherry Hogshead, a spectacular sensory contrast is born. The intense, syrupy sweetness of the PX cask—characterized by rich notes of dark figs, raisins, and molasses—wraps around Craigellachie's savory, waxy, and slightly smoky core, resulting in a single malt of extraordinary depth and dramatic complexity.
🍾 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