Craigellachie 16 Year Old 1971 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Craigellachie
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £550
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Vanilla, Toasted, Nutty
- Description
- A 1971 vintage from Craigellachie in Speyside, bottled at 40% ABV after 16 years of maturation for Gordon & MacPhail's Connoisseurs Choice series. This rare bottling offers a snapshot of how Scottish single malts were presented in the early 1980s.
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Craigellachie 16 Year Old 1971 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 16-year-old single malt from Craigellachie (Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — old wood, sherried, vanilla, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A 1971 vintage from Craigellachie in Speyside, bottled at 40% ABV after 16 years of maturation for Gordon & MacPhail's Connoisseurs Choice series. This rare bottling offers a snapshot of how Scottish single malts were presented in the early 1980s.
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