Single Malt Single Cask Nation 2nd Fill Bourbon Hogshead Cask 314984 13YO (((Bottled 2019)))
⏳ Drinking Window
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.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon, mature cheddar cheese, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1891 by whisky pioneers Peter Mackie and Alexander Edward, Craigellachie Distillery commands a prominent position on a rocky outcrop overlooking the confluence of the Rivers Spey and Fiddich. Designed by renowned Victorian architect Charles Doig, the distillery purposely eschews contemporary distillation trends, championing an archaic, full-bodied spirit style. Drawing soft processing water from the nearby Blue Hill, the distillery employs oil-fired maltings, traditional wooden washbacks, and distinctive exterior copper worm tub condensers. By restricting copper-to-vapor contact during condensation, Craigellachie captures robust, heavy, and sulphurous aromatic compounds that evolve into a uniquely muscular single malt marked by savoury, meaty notes accented by luscious tropical pineapple. Under parent owner Bacardi (John Dewar & Sons) and multi-award-winning Malt Master Stephanie Macleod, the distillery balances its legacy role in premium blends with benchmark age-stated single malts—notably its core 13-Year-Old, 17-Year-Old, and rare vintage cask bottlings—all presented non-chill-filtered at natural strength.
🍷 ABV
57.3%