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
- Craigellachie's 12-year-old Speyside single malt receives a substantial sherry influence from an extended finish in a custom octave cask from Darkness, where the small wood volume ensures rich oloroso character penetrates the spirit.
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✦ Neatly Summary
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.
Craigellachie's 12-year-old Speyside single malt receives a substantial sherry influence from an extended finish in a custom octave cask from Darkness, where the small wood volume ensures rich oloroso character penetrates the spirit.
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