Craigellachie 16 Year Old 1978 (cask 7705) - First Cask
- Distillery
- Craigellachie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £299
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Leathery, Tobacco, Mossy, Nutty
- Description
- Craigellachie 16 Year Old distilled in 1978 and matured in a single cask until bottled by First Cask. This vintage Speyside malt showcases the distillery's characteristic oily, slightly sulphury profile from the late 1970s.
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Craigellachie 16 Year Old 1978 (cask 7705) - First Cask is a 16-year-old single malt from Craigellachie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect oaky, floral and gentle spice character — old wood, leathery, tobacco, mossy. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Craigellachie 16 Year Old distilled in 1978 and matured in a single cask until bottled by First Cask. This vintage Speyside malt showcases the distillery's characteristic oily, slightly sulphury profile from the late 1970s.
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