Craigellachie 13 Year Old Speyside Scotch Single Malt Whisky with Gift Tube, Sherry & Bourbon Cask Finish, 46% ABV, 70cl / 700ml

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When I stated to the woman in Royal Mile Whiskies that I was new to whisky, she didn’t slump or pensively enquire as to my reason for existing; instead she lit up at the prospect of connecting with someone green, like me – a chance to show someone the magnificence of whisky through the keyhole of experience. If you’re looking for some interesting finishes, the Cask Collection provides some different takes on Scotch whisky, including this Armanac finished malt . Established in 1891, the distillery has maintained its commitment to traditional production methods, resulting in whiskies that showcase the rugged character of the surrounding landscape. Graham is at the consumer end of the whisky world; constantly seeking out a bargains and generally very cautious with his limited budget.

The finish is fairly short and dry with some more minerality, the cubic chalk from an old-fashioned puncture repair kit. Craigellachie Whisky Single Malt is produced in a distillery designed by Charles Doig, a famous distillery architect of his time. In Speyside itself, Balmenach, Benrinnes, Glen Elgin, Speyburn, Ballandalloch, and Cragganmore, Mortlach and of course Craigellachie all have worm tubs.It begins promisingly on the front palate, but the development and finish has some notes that I find really unpleasant. Whether it's by the fireside or after dinner with friends, Craigellachie is a distinctive Single Malt Scotch to be enjoyed by all Scotch lovers. By cooling the spirit in a worm tub, rather than condenser, the copper contact is reduced, thus it gives the spirit a more robust “meaty” flavour component due to the retention of these heavier compounds. This tropical fruit style is what makes the brimstone and meat flavours work, achieving a balance that gets beautifully complex in older age statements. Speyside malt meets rare brandy finesse in this single malt whisky, offering notes of baked apples dusted with cinnamon and caramel shortcake offset by signature syrupy pineapples and fiery bonfire night aromas.

There is a spicy note which is rounded so I don’t attribute that to the spirit alone and so assume the casks had a little life left in them still. Try something new without sacrificing a classic whisky taste by sipping this aged scotch whisky neat, on the rocks in your favourite whisky glass or in an Old Fashioned cocktail. On purchase day I’d eaten mildly spicy fajitas beforehand, and I think this offset the tartness of the arrival and emphasised the long caramel notes. This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services.

At the time, the distillery was said to bring together the old and the new - a new way of thinking about Malt Whisky with time honoured techniques.

Speaking of which, a rather lovely pastel yellow and nicely textured paper is deployed on the Craigellachie 13 labels, lending a tré-vintage and endearing aesthetic to the bottle. In the event of any safety concerns or for any other information about a product please carefully read any instructions provided on the label or packaging and contact the manufacturer. Overall: A fairly one-dimensional malt that is somewhat marred by my least-favorite flavor note (banana). I arrived back at the car before the girls and despite my attempts to hide the wee black bag in the boot, it was immediately spotted by the boss.Our eco-friendly approach doesn't compromise on protection, ensuring your items are safe during transit. Craigellachie 13 Year Old offers whisky enthusiasts a combination of fruity taste added to a current of smoke flying through the middle. This expression was released for the first time in 2014 after a maturation process that lasted 13 years.