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(Speyside Central) Craigellachie 13 Year Old Malt Whisky 70cl

Craigellachie hasn't been seen much outside of indie bottlings recently, so this is an ace return to our glasses from the distillery! On the nose: a lovely thick sweetness, stewed pears or the sort of filling you'd get in a cold apple pie. Melon and a touch of vegetative minerality. It feels very bright and fresh, not as grungy as I was expecting from the description of the distillery. In the mouth: that heavy character becomes very noticeable. It's got a thick, oily weight that just sits in your mouth. Let it swirl around, chew it, and it's utterly delightful (I'm a fan of texture like this). The sweetness shines through, but very quickly comes forth a lovely game flavour, almost pan-fried grouse, simmering in a berry-like sauce; and with a charming malted undercurrent that blends with an almost charcoal-like finish. The balance between that sweetness and the more industrial notes is nicely played. Combined with that texture, it's very moreish.


Strength: 46.0% ABV
Only £69.95