Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
- Distillery
- Craigellachie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Scotch
- ABV
- 58.3%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £215.5
- Tasting notes
- Oily, Malt Extract, Sherried, Tobacco, Solvent
- Description
- Craigellachie's 2005 distillate spent 20 years maturing, with the final four years finishing in first-fill sherry casks, creating a bold expression released by Decadent Drams as one of just 251 bottles. The distillery's distinctive sulphurous, meaty malt character is amplified by the rich sherry influence, delivering roasted fruits, treacle, and savoury depth. The texture is oily and full-bodied, with a long, complex finish balancing smoke, spice, and dried stone fruit. A showpiece for those who appreciate Craigellachie's uncompromising character at full maturity.
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ABV
58.3%
Age
20 yr
Style
Scotch
✦ Neatly Summary
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is a 20-year-old scotch from Craigellachie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 58.3% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and lightly fruity character — oily, malt extract, sherried, tobacco. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Craigellachie's 2005 distillate spent 20 years maturing, with the final four years finishing in first-fill sherry casks, creating a bold expression released by Decadent Drams as one of just 251 bottles. The distillery's distinctive sulphurous, meaty malt character is amplified by the rich sherry influence, delivering roasted fruits, treacle, and savoury depth. The texture is oily and full-bodied, with a long, complex finish balancing smoke, spice, and dried stone fruit. A showpiece for those who appreciate Craigellachie's uncompromising character at full maturity.
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