Raw materials
malted barley
Distillery
Cragganmore
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Cragganmore.
Cragganmore is a historic Speyside distillery (Ballindalloch, Scotland) known for its single malts characterized by a complex aromatic profile. It is part of the portfolio of brands managed by Diageo.
whisky
Scottish single malt whisky
Speyside single malt
classic single malts
Producer range
Producer range Cragganmore
Spirit categories
whisky
Scottish single malt whisky
Speyside single malt
classic single malts
Representative products
Whisky Cragganmore 12 Years 70cl - Giftbox
Whisky Cragganmore 20 Years 2020 70cl
Whisky Cragganmore 2008-2020 Distiller Edition 70cl
Whisky Cragganmore Single Speyside Malt Scotch 12Years 70cl
Whisky Cragganmore Single Speyside Malt Scotch Distiller's Edition 70cl
Casks and ageing vessels
ex-Bourbon casks
ex-Sherry (oloroso) casks
ex-Port casks
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Typical production for a Scottish single malt: fermentation in washbacks (traditionally wooden), distillation in copper pot stills with a pair of wash stills and a pair of spirit stills; Cragganmore's spirit stills have a particular configuration (flat tops and relatively short necks) that influences the aromatic profile. The water used comes from the Craggan Burn.
Distillation
Distillation in copper pot stills; double distillation (wash + spirit) with spirit stills featuring flat tops, use of washbacks (traditionally wooden) and condensation using traditional systems.
Ageing
Maturation in oak casks; management in warehouses (including traditional types) and use of different kinds of refill/seasoned casks to obtain the various expressions.
Producer history Cragganmore
Cragganmore was founded in 1869 by John (Big John) Smith on a site chosen for its proximity to the Craggan Burn and the Strathspey Railway. Over the 20th century ownership passed through several hands and the distillery was included in the 'Classic Malts' selection. Today production and the brand are part of the Diageo group portfolio.
Production philosophy
Production focused on a regionally expressive single malt: pursuing aromatic complexity and stylistic consistency through traditional technical choices and careful maturation management.
Territory
Speyside, village of Ballindalloch (Banffshire), Scotland
Awards and recognitions
Some Cragganmore expressions have received recognition in international competitions: for example the Distillers' Edition has received Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in multiple editions (years indicated in official and specialized sources) and the 12 Years has collected medals in contests such as the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the Scotch Whisky Masters.
Cragganmore
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