Single Malt Refill Bourbon 'Full Cask' No 90003555
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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.
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roasted pork belly, mature cheddar cheese, dark chocolate
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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.
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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.