Region: Speyside (Scotland)
Distillery: Craigellachie
Age: 17 Years Old
ABV: 46%
Size: 700 ml
Craigellachie, one of the few remaining distilleries to use worm tub condensers produces a spirit with the usual meaty, heavier flavours. This 17 Year Old expression matured in is the first release of 2014 (Batch 98-ZC21) and has since become a part of the regular releases. Nose: Pear, apples with a creamy and buttery note, oak spices, a hint of smoke Palate: a strong start with a spicy, aromatic sweetness with tropical fruits and a creamy texture Finish: Smoky with a hint of pepper.