Craigellachie 19 YO - Tubo 70cl - Craigellachie
CraigellachieSingle malt Scotch whisky 70 cl 46.0% vol Notes of dried fruit, spices, honey, wood
$254.14−13%($363.06/ℓ)
Recommended price: $293.78
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Technical information
- Producer
- Craigellachie
- Type
- Single malt Scotch whisky
- Country
- Inghilterra
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 46.0%
- Aging
- 19 years
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of dried fruit, spices, honey, wood
- Ingredients
- Malted barley, water, yeast
- Type of cask
- Ex-sherry and ex-bourbon oak casks
- Distillation method
- Distillation in copper pot stills
- Number of distillations
- 2
- Filtration
- Non chill-filtered
- Color
- Intense amber
- Consumption
- Neat, with water or ice
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The Craigellachie 19 YO is an exemplary choice for enthusiasts of single malt whisky. Distilled in the heart of the Speyside region in Scotland, this whisky is known for its distinctive character and complexity of aromas. The Craigellachie distillery uses traditional distillation methods, including copper stills and a slow cooling of the mash, which help to create a product of exceptional depth and character.
With 19 years of aging, the Craigellachie 19 YO has had ample time to develop its rich range of flavors. On the nose, it presents with intense aromas of ripe fruit, spicy notes, and a hint of peaty smoke, resulting from the classic Speyside production technique. On the palate, it is extremely well-balanced: sweet notes of malt and caramel blend harmoniously with dried fruit and a light spiciness, reminiscent of ginger and nutmeg.
The finish is long and satisfying, with a lingering echo of spices and a slight peatiness that entices one to take another sip. The presentation in a tube makes the Craigellachie 19 YO ideal for a gift or as a collector's item for aficionados.
With an alcohol content of 70cl, this whisky not only promises a rich and engaging tasting experience but also serves as an excellent accompaniment to hearty dishes such as rich meat stews or aged cheeses. It invites moments of contemplation and relaxation, perhaps in front of a fireplace on colder evenings. What sets this whisky apart is its ability to combine tradition and complexity, making it a worthy representative of the prestige of Speyside single malts.
With 19 years of aging, the Craigellachie 19 YO has had ample time to develop its rich range of flavors. On the nose, it presents with intense aromas of ripe fruit, spicy notes, and a hint of peaty smoke, resulting from the classic Speyside production technique. On the palate, it is extremely well-balanced: sweet notes of malt and caramel blend harmoniously with dried fruit and a light spiciness, reminiscent of ginger and nutmeg.
The finish is long and satisfying, with a lingering echo of spices and a slight peatiness that entices one to take another sip. The presentation in a tube makes the Craigellachie 19 YO ideal for a gift or as a collector's item for aficionados.
With an alcohol content of 70cl, this whisky not only promises a rich and engaging tasting experience but also serves as an excellent accompaniment to hearty dishes such as rich meat stews or aged cheeses. It invites moments of contemplation and relaxation, perhaps in front of a fireplace on colder evenings. What sets this whisky apart is its ability to combine tradition and complexity, making it a worthy representative of the prestige of Speyside single malts.
Distillery
Craigellachie
Speyside (Banffshire)United KingdomSince 1891
Scottish Speyside producer of single malt whisky known for the robust, 'muscular' character of its spirit, achieved in part through the continuous use of worm tub condensers. Offers expressions with various ages and finishes (13, 17, 23 years, among others).
- Continuous use of worm tub condensers that contribute to the 'muscular' character of the whisky
- Expressions are non chill-filtered and without artificial coloring, typically bottled at 46% ABV
- Part of the John Dewar & Sons portfolio (Bacardi Limited)
- A broad range of ages and finishes (notably 13, 17, 19, 23, 31 years)
Specialities
- single malt Scotch whisky
- Speyside whisky
- whisky aged in ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks
The story
Built in the late 19th century in the eponymous village in Speyside, Craigellachie began production in 1891. Over the 20th century ownership passed through several hands; since 1998 it has been part of the portfolio managed by John Dewar & Sons, a company controlled by Bacardi Limited. Only from the 2010s did the brand expand its range of official bottlings.
Distillation
Batch distillation using pot stills and condensation via worm tub condensers, a choice that limits copper contact and favors a fuller, savory spirit.
Ageing
Maturation primarily in ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks; some expressions receive a finish in Bas-Armagnac casks or variable proportions of prime-fill Sherry/Bourbon depending on the release.
Raw materials
- malted barley
Representative products
- Craigellachie 13 Year Old
- Craigellachie 13 Year Old - Bas Armagnac Cask (13 Armagnac)
- Craigellachie 17 Year Old
- Craigellachie 23 Year Old
- Craigellachie 19 Year Old (Travel Retail / special editions)
- Craigellachie 31 Year Old (limited edition)