Raw materials
malted barley
Distillery
Craigellachie
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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).
single malt Scotch whisky
Speyside whisky
whisky aged in ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks
Producer range
Producer range Craigellachie
Spirit categories
single malt Scotch whisky
Speyside whisky
whisky aged in ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks
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)
Casks and ageing vessels
ex-Bourbon
ex-Sherry
prime-fill Bourbon
prime-fill Sherry
Bas-Armagnac casks (for Armagnac-finish editions)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Single malt production with batch fermentation and distillation; the spirit is condensed using worm tub condensers, a traditional system that reduces contact with copper and contributes to a fuller, meatier new make. Expressions are generally matured in ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks, with some finishes in Bas-Armagnac casks or prime-fill barrels.
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.
Producer history Craigellachie
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.
Production philosophy
Preserve traditional techniques that accentuate the character of historic distillation: robust, aromatic results deriving from traditional production choices rather than a modern 'clean' new make. Expressions are bottled without chill filtration and without artificial coloring.
Territory
Craigellachie (village), Speyside (historically in Banffshire), Scotland, United Kingdom. The distillery overlooks the confluence of the Fiddich and Spey rivers.
Awards and recognitions
Craigellachie 31 Years – World's Best Single Malt, World Whiskies Awards 2017.
Craigellachie
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Products from
Products from Craigellachie
Whisky Craigellachie 13 Years 70cl - Tubo
94,82 €
72,32 €
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Whisky Craigellachie 17 Years 70cl - Tubo
194,28 €
136,04 €
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Craigellachie 23 YO - Tubo 70cl - Craigellachie
380,82 €
313,84 €
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Craigellachie 19 YO - Tubo 70cl - Craigellachie
237,33 €
215,97 €
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Craigellachie 17 YO - Tubo 70cl - Craigellachie
130,30 €
118,30 €
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Craigellachie 13 YO - Tubo 70cl - Craigellachie
78,90 €
66,30 €
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