Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/101) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Craigellachie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £56.95
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Gordon & MacPhail's 2005 Craigellachie aged 13 years in refill bourbon barrels offers subtle orchard fruit and malt sweetness characteristic of the distillery's signature fruity, sulfurous style. Part of their Connoisseurs Choice series, this represents a restrained, classic interpretation of Speyside.
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Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/101) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 13-year-old single malt from Craigellachie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — malt extract, honey, vanilla, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
Gordon & MacPhail's 2005 Craigellachie aged 13 years in refill bourbon barrels offers subtle orchard fruit and malt sweetness characteristic of the distillery's signature fruity, sulfurous style. Part of their Connoisseurs Choice series, this represents a restrained, classic interpretation of Speyside.
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