Single Malt Refill Barrel 'Full Cask' No 800575
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Ready to enjoy upon release, with an indefinite shelf life when stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
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roasted pork belly, mature Cheddar cheese, dark chocolate
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Craigellachie is famously known as the 'bad boy of Speyside' due to its stubborn adherence to old-school whisky-making techniques. Founded in 1891 by the legendary 'Restless Peter' Mackie and Alexander Edward, the distillery is one of the very few remaining that utilizes traditional worm tubs—coils of copper pipe submerged in cold water tanks—to condense its spirit. This process limits copper contact, leaving heavy, sulfurous, and meaty compounds in the distillate that would otherwise be stripped away. When matured in a refill barrel, such as Cask No 800575, the wood's influence is beautifully restrained. Rather than being dominated by active virgin oak or heavy sherry, the spirit's natural character shines through, revealing a complex tapestry of waxy citrus, striking minerality, campfire smoke, and a robust, savory undertone that has captivated connoisseurs for generations.
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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.