Single Malt Refill Barrel 'Full Cask' No 800578
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As a distilled spirit, this does not mature further in the bottle and can be enjoyed indefinitely when stored correctly.
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Roast pork belly, mature blue cheese, dark chocolate
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Craigellachie, often referred to as the 'Bad Boy of Speyside,' was established in 1891 by the legendary Peter Mackie and Alexander Edward. Nestled in the heart of Speyside, the distillery is famous for its stubborn adherence to old-school production methods, most notably the continued use of traditional copper worm tubs to condense its spirit. This technique limits copper contact during condensation, resulting in a heavy, sulfurous, and muscular distillate. When matured in a refill barrel, such as this 'Full Cask' release, the wood takes a backseat. Instead of being dominated by intense first-fill oak characteristics, the refill barrel allows Craigellachie's signature character—rich, oily, with notes of grilled pineapple, sulfur, and robust malt—to shine through in its purest form.
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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.