Craigellachie 16 Year Old 1978 (cask 7706) - First Cask
- Distillery
- Craigellachie
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £195
- Tasting notes
- Oily, Nutty, Old Wood, Sherried, Malt Extract
- Description
- Craigellachie's 16-year single cask (filled October 1978, bottled mid-1990s) offers a rare glimpse into the Speyside distillery's mature character, with the spirit's characteristic weight and oily texture fully developed. This First Cask indie bottling represents a snapshot of Scottish whisky from a transformative decade.
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Craigellachie 16 Year Old 1978 (cask 7706) - First Cask is a 16-year-old single malt from Craigellachie (Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and lightly fruity character — oily, nutty, old wood, sherried. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Craigellachie's 16-year single cask (filled October 1978, bottled mid-1990s) offers a rare glimpse into the Speyside distillery's mature character, with the spirit's characteristic weight and oily texture fully developed. This First Cask indie bottling represents a snapshot of Scottish whisky from a transformative decade.
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