Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)
- Distillery
- Craigellachie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 11 years
- Price
- £60.45
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Oily, Medicinal, Toasted
- Description
- Craigellachie's peated character is uncommon for the distillery, matured in bourbon cask and independently bottled by Thompson Bros. at 11 years old. This 2012 vintage shows how peat can reshape the distillery's typical oily, mineral profile.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.) is a 11-year-old single malt from Craigellachie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, oily, medicinal, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Craigellachie's peated character is uncommon for the distillery, matured in bourbon cask and independently bottled by Thompson Bros. at 11 years old. This 2012 vintage shows how peat can reshape the distillery's typical oily, mineral profile.
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