Single Malt Refill Bourbon 'Full Cask' No 90003556
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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.
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Smoked salmon, mature Cheddar cheese, dark chocolate
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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.
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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.