Single Malt Refill Bourbon 'Full Cask' No 90003556
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this whisky does not mature further in the bottle and can be enjoyed immediately upon release or cellared indefinitely if kept upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon, mature Cheddar cheese, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
Craigellachie is famously known as the defiant voice of Speyside due to its stubborn refusal to abandon its traditional copper worm tubs. These cold-water-filled tubs condense the spirit rapidly, leaving a high concentration of sulfur compounds that give the new-make spirit a heavy, meaty, and muscular character. When matured in a refill bourbon cask, such as Cask No 90003556, the wood's influence is beautifully restrained. Rather than overwhelming the spirit with heavy oak or sherry spice, the refill bourbon wood gently coaxes out Craigellachie's signature tropical fruit notes—such as grilled pineapple and baked banana—while softening the robust, savory, and slightly smoky undertones. This creates a fascinating tension between a heavy, old-school distillate and delicate, sweet orchard fruits.
🍾 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