Cragganmore The Managers Choice Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Year Old · 1997 Vintage

Colour

Deep burnished amber with coppery sheen and a whisper of mahogany.

Nose

Opulent sherry aromas flood the glass, with dark fig, raisin and plum harmonising with orange zest, burnt sugar and toffee. Cocoa nibs and almond paste emerge, touched by leather, while resinous oak and a gentle malt sweetness lend depth and restrained elegance.

Palate

Opulent on the palate, Cragganmore 1997 delivers a velvety wave of dark fruit—fig and raisin—with fudgy chocolate and toasted almond. Sherry maturity coats the tongue in honeyed sweetness, while cinnamon, clove and a peppery bite provide warm spice. Rich, full-bodied and viscous, the high ABV lingers with a long, elegant warmth.

Finish

Long, warm finish with dark dried fruits—fig and raisin—draped in cocoa and toasted oak. Sherry-soaked sweetness deepens the aftertaste, while gentle spice and a peppery sting from the high ABV carry through, leaving a silky, resinous trail that lingers.