Craigellachie 17 Year Old (bottled 2023) (casks 2, 3, 4) - Exceptional Cask Series (Master of Malt Exclusive)
- Distillery
- Craigellachie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.7%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £223.5
- Tasting notes
- Cooked Fruit, Honey, Vanilla, Fresh Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Matured for 17 years in a trio of St Émilion wine casks, this Craigellachie expresses the influence of fine Bordeaux cooperage on Speyside character. Bottled in 2023 at natural strength, it represents the distillery's modern approach to cask experimentation.
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Craigellachie 17 Year Old (bottled 2023) (casks 2, 3, 4) - Exceptional Cask Series (Master of Malt Exclusive) is a 17-year-old single malt from Craigellachie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 54.7% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — cooked fruit, honey, vanilla, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Matured for 17 years in a trio of St Émilion wine casks, this Craigellachie expresses the influence of fine Bordeaux cooperage on Speyside character. Bottled in 2023 at natural strength, it represents the distillery's modern approach to cask experimentation.
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