Craigellachie 23 Year Old Speyside single malt scotch whisky

Product of: United Kingdom

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One of four distillery bottlings released in September 2014 - 13 year old, 17 year old, 19 year old and 23 year old - the first proprietary bottlings to emerge from Craigellachie Distillery.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 26/10/2018

Appearance:

Clear, mid golden amber.

Aroma:

Barbecue charcoal, buttery malted barley, dried pineapple and French banquette crust with faint sulphur and clove spice.

Taste:

Slightly sweet, vanilla, coal dust and new leather with clove and cinnamon spice. Sweeter and more fruity with water.

Aftertaste:

Faint smoke and sulphur – match box striking strip emerges in the long charcoal and coal dust finish.

Overall:

Age and generous fruit tames Graigellachie, making this big malt both approachable and highly desirable.