Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (62.2%)
- Distillery
- Craigellachie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 62.2%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £109.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Chocolate, Vanilla, Dried Fruit, Oily
- Description
- Craigellachie's 12-year-old finished in an oloroso sherry octave cask—smaller vessels that intensify wood-whisky interaction—and bottled by Darkness at 62.2% ABV for a heavily sherried character.
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Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (62.2%) is a 12-year-old single malt from Craigellachie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 62.2% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and light oak character — sherried, chocolate, vanilla, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Craigellachie's 12-year-old finished in an oloroso sherry octave cask—smaller vessels that intensify wood-whisky interaction—and bottled by Darkness at 62.2% ABV for a heavily sherried character.
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