Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2008 - Claxton's
- Distillery
- Craigellachie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.3%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £49.54
- Tasting notes
- Oily, Vanilla, Malt Extract, Nutty
- Description
- This youthful 8-year-old Craigellachie from November 2007, matured in a single bourbon hogshead and bottled by Claxton's, captures the distillery's oily, sulphury Speyside character before excessive oak can mask it. 338 bottles released.
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Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2008 - Claxton's is a 8-year-old single malt from Craigellachie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 57.3% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and lightly fruity character — oily, vanilla, malt extract, nutty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
This youthful 8-year-old Craigellachie from November 2007, matured in a single bourbon hogshead and bottled by Claxton's, captures the distillery's oily, sulphury Speyside character before excessive oak can mask it. 338 bottles released.
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