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Craigellachie Single Malt Scotch Whisky 17 Years Old
Craigellachie 17 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a relatively new excellence in the world of Scotch whiskies, but it has already won the hearts of critics and enthusiasts. The Craigellachie distillery, founded in 1891 and designed by the famous architect Charles Doig, is an institution in the world of Single Malts, renowned for its unique style that blends tradition and innovation.
This whisky is aged for 17 years in a selection of bourbon and sherry casks, which enrich its organoleptic profile with extraordinary complexity. The bourbon casks impart notes of vanilla, caramel, and ganache cream, while the sherry casks add depth with intense and complex aromas. Craigellachie's production stands out for using diesel-fired malt and worm tub condensers, techniques that give the whisky a distinctive and unmistakable character.
With a color between copper and gold, Craigellachie 17 Years Old presents a rich and varied nose. The initial notes that emerge are of apple, melon, and raisins, followed by a pleasant smoky hint and nuances of vanilla. On the palate, the whisky continues to surprise with a subtle yet persistent smokiness, accompanied by woody notes that give the sip an elegant linearity. The finish is of medium intensity, leaving a warm and soft sensation with a delicate hint of smoky licorice.
Craigellachie 17 Years Old is a perfect example of the distillery's style: an irreverent and refined Single Malt that does not conform to the classic standards of Speyside whisky, known for their fruity and floral characters. Instead, this whisky flaunts a rebellious and vigorous personality, which Alfred Barnard described as "old-fashioned" already at the end of the 19th century.
Despite its distinctive and bold character, Craigellachie 17 Years Old has a juicy softness, the result of its years of maturation adding smoky and complex nuances. This whisky has been acclaimed internationally, winning a gold medal at the CWSA 2021 and two gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition of the same year, and being named "Whisky of the Year."
