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Craigellachie 17yr Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Name: Craigellachie 17yr Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Brand: Craigellachie
SKU: 39466
Price: 199.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 39466 750 mL

A spirit of tremendous fortitude with real maturity and the old school flavor profile we've come to expect from Craigellachie but which is in rare supply from most other producers these days. There is a bit of everything here with sweet, spice and smoky notes that weave in and out, each taking a moment in the spotlight to show you what we've been waiting for these past 17 years. It has clearly been worth it.

$199.99/ Single Bottle

$1199.94/ Case of 6

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ABV

46.00%

Country

Scotland

Region

Speyside

Producer

Craigellachie

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Staff Pick Notes

For years Craigellachie has been used mainly as a component of Dewar's blends. As a result their single malt releases are a real rarity. What makes them so unique is their use of a worm-tub condenser, which not only adds extra flavor but imparts a fuller-bodied, meaty character. After 17 years of aging, this single malt is right in its sweet spot. It's rich yet elegant with notes of dried fruit, caramel, crushed leaves and dark chocolate with a slightly more malty/nutty finish that goes on and on and on.

- ALM

Glossary

Scotch

As a synonym for Scottish, some people object to the term “Scotch” – but as far as their whisky goes, the Scottish people are required by law to classify the spirit as “Scotch whisky.”

Scotland

History:Distillation was brought to Scotland from Ireland by missionary monks in the 6th century. In 1644, the first taxes were imposed on Scottish distillers by England, with the result that most of the nation’s whisky was soon distilled illicitly. With the Parliament’s passing of the “Excise Act” in 1824, licensing fees for distilleries were much cheaper. Distilleries started to take out licenses, and since then, the distillation industry in Scotland has been continuously expanding....