Single Malt Single Cask Nation 2nd Fill Bourbon Hogshead Cask 314984 13YO Bottled 2019
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As a distilled spirit, this bottle does not age further in glass and can be enjoyed indefinitely, though it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years after opening to preserve its vibrant aromatic profile.
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Smoked salmon, mature cheddar cheese, dark chocolate
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Craigellachie is legendary among whisky enthusiasts for its stubborn adherence to old-school production methods, most notably its insistence on using traditional copper worm tubs to condense its spirit. This specific independent bottling by Single Cask Nation showcases a 13-year-old single malt distilled in 2006 and matured in a second-fill bourbon hogshead (Cask #314984) before being bottled in 2019. The second-fill wood allows the heavy, muscular, and slightly sulfurous character of Craigellachie's spirit to shine through without being overpowered by active oak, yielding a dram rich in waxy orchard fruits, subtle bonfire smoke, and robust maltiness.
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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.