Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 20611) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Craigellachie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.1%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £79.67
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Tobacco, Old Wood
- Description
- Craigellachie spent 15 years in a red wine barrique before being bottled at cask strength by Hunter Laing in 2023. Speyside's distinctive waxy character combines with wine-influenced fruit and spice across 213 bottles from The First Editions collection.
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Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 20611) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is a 15-year-old single malt from Craigellachie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 57.1% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, chocolate, tobacco. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Craigellachie spent 15 years in a red wine barrique before being bottled at cask strength by Hunter Laing in 2023. Speyside's distinctive waxy character combines with wine-influenced fruit and spice across 213 bottles from The First Editions collection.
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