Single Malt The First Editions Single Cask 12YO Bottled 2019
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As a distilled spirit, this whisky is fully matured upon bottling and does not age further in the glass. It can be enjoyed immediately and will remain stable for decades if kept sealed and stored upright out of direct sunlight.
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Blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked charcuterie
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This exceptional single cask expression represents a captivating intersection between Craigellachie's famously defiant, muscular Speyside spirit and the curated selection of independent bottler Hunter Laing under 'The First Editions' label. Distilled at Craigellachie—where traditional copper worm tubs impart a heavy, sulfurous, and robust character—this spirit was aged for 12 years in a single cask before being bottled in 2019. Independent bottlings like this offer a rare, unadulterated glimpse into the distillery's character, stripped of the standard blending processes used for core releases. Craigellachie, founded in 1891 by the legendary Peter Mackie, has long been prized by blenders for adding weight and structure to blends; in this single cask format, its signature notes of waxy citrus, sulfurous flint, and dense orchard fruits are allowed to shine in their purest, most individualistic form.
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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.