Craigellachie 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Craigellachie
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £220
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Fresh Fruit, Citric, Nutty
- Description
- This 2005 Craigellachie was aged in refill cask to preserve the distillery's characteristic sulphury, waxy character while allowing extended maturation. Bottled at 58.3% abv by Decadent Drams, it balances savoury notes—cured ham, pink pepper—with honeycomb sweetness and creamy yoghurt undertones, with cantaloupe melon providing bright fruit character. The higher strength and refill cask produce a textured, oily mouthfeel with considerable depth. For those who appreciate Craigellachie's polarising funk and want it in full voice.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Craigellachie 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky is a from Craigellachie (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — honey, fresh fruit, citric, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 2005 Craigellachie was aged in refill cask to preserve the distillery's characteristic sulphury, waxy character while allowing extended maturation. Bottled at 58.3% abv by Decadent Drams, it balances savoury notes—cured ham, pink pepper—with honeycomb sweetness and creamy yoghurt undertones, with cantaloupe melon providing bright fruit character. The higher strength and refill cask produce a textured, oily mouthfeel with considerable depth. For those who appreciate Craigellachie's polarising funk and want it in full voice.
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