Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
- Distillery
- Craigellachie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 62%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £59.95
- Community rating
- 4.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Old Wood
- Description
- At 62.0% ABV, Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) doesn't play around. People tag this 'Sherried', with notes of Chocolate and Dried Fruit too. Only one rating so far, which leaves the quality open to interpretation. For £59.95, it's either a hidden gem or not worth the punt.
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Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is a 12-year-old single malt from Craigellachie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 62% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, chocolate, dried fruit, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
At 62.0% ABV, Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) doesn't play around. People tag this 'Sherried', with notes of Chocolate and Dried Fruit too. Only one rating so far, which leaves the quality open to interpretation. For £59.95, it's either a hidden gem or not worth the punt.
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