Craigellachie Single Malt Whisky Miniature 19 Year Old · 1978 Vintage

Colour

Deep coppery amber with honey-gold highlights and a burnished mahogany edge.

Nose

Opulent sherry-nutted fruit greets the nose—dark prune, fig and raisin glazed with treacle, brightened by orange zest and toasted almond. Waxy malt and warm spice unfold beneath, with a subtle sulfurous lift and polished oak giving Craigellachie’s unmistakable, refined aroma.

Palate

Powerful yet refined, this Craigellachie coats the tongue with dark fruit and toffee, a waxy maltiness guiding the way. Raisin and fig mingle with cocoa and spice—cinnamon, clove, nutmeg—while a sherry-softened sweetness lends depth. The finish is long and warming, with a resonant oak veneer and a hint of orange zest.

Finish

Long, warming finish with a nutty toffee sweetness that coats the palate. Rich dried fruit, orange zest and cocoa linger, woven with cinnamon and clove, fading to toasted oak and a whisper of sherry tang. A suave, waxy mouthfeel keeps the memory of Craigellachie’s bold character alive long after the sip.