Single Malt Refill Bourbon 'Full Cask' No 90003555
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle and can be enjoyed immediately or cellared indefinitely if stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted pork belly, mature cheddar cheese, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
Craigellachie is famous for its stubborn adherence to traditional whisky-making methods, most notably its use of copper worm tubs. These old-school condensing coils, cooled in cold water tanks, limit copper contact during condensation. This intentional design leaves a heavy, sulfurous, and meaty character in the spirit, earning Craigellachie the reputation of being the defiant voice of Speyside. When matured in a refill bourbon cask like Cask No 90003555, the wood's influence is gentle and subtle. Instead of being dominated by heavy oak or sherry spices, the distillery's true DNA is allowed to take center stage. The result is a fascinating interplay of robust, muscular maltiness, tropical fruit notes like grilled pineapple, and a distinctive waxy, flinty complexity that pays homage to the historic Speyside style of the late 19th century.
🍾 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