Single Malt The First Editions Single Cask 12YO Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
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.
🍽️ Culinary Pairings
Blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked charcuterie
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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.