Craigellachie Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 23 Year Old
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Malty sweetness and fresh tropical fruit begin a sensory journey with elements of citrus and toasted oak. Vanilla and spicy cinnamon emerge, invigorated with a zing of menthol freshness. And pineapples, this time over a campfire! Long and lingering with a sweet spicy finish.
Matured in first-fill ex-Bourbon casks which bring vanilla, toffee and fudge notes, and first fill ex-Sherry casks providing richness and complexity.
Product Details
Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep amber-gold with a warm copper glow and a touch of mahogany at the rim.
Nose
An oily, slightly industrial edge frames orchard fruit, then baked apple, heather honey and mead rise. A delicate sulphur kiss lingers, with a whisper of soap, tarragon and meaty broth. Campbeltown character softens into fruit-led sweetness as vanilla and spice thread through a warm, inviting nose that hints at depth rather than excess.
Palate
On the palate, baked apples and pears ride a velvety, oily body with a meaty heft. Sulphur returns in a herbal, slightly ashy note, while restrained honey weaves through with nutmeg and vanilla-cinnamon spice from the cask influence, finishing long with oak depth and a gentle, peppery warmth.
Finish
Long and textural, the finish is oak-tannic and lightly drying, with cloves and pepper lingering. A whisper of vanilla and toast echoes the Bourbon and Sherry cask influence, leaving a warm, flavorful fade.