Craigellachie Individual Cask Bottling 2002 18 Years Single Malt Whisky

Craigellachie 2002 DR

Craigellachie

Speyside · United Kingdom

3.4
★★★

8 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
18 years
ABV
55.5%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Craigellachie
Distillation Year
11.09.2002
Bottling Year
14.09.2020
Cask Types
Bourbon Hogshead

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Lowest Price:€125.00(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, here’s me scribblin this down after a quiet sip. 👇 Nose first—cooked orchard fruits, a bit of stewed pear an apricot, then this gentle oaky warmth creepin in. Not in yer face, more like an old wool blanket by the fire. 🔥 On the palate… ooft. Feels silky, then a wee prickle of spice—cinnamon, maybe a whisper of clove. There’s a honey’d nuttiness too, like bakin spices sprinkled over a crumble. Gets a touch dry at the edges, that proper sherried wood note. 🌰 Finish is medium, leavin a warm, peppery tingle an a faint echo of dark chocolate. All in all, it’s a cwtchy dram—comfy, autumnal, the sort you reach for when it’s drizzlin outside. No fireworks, just honest, slow-sippin pleasure. 🥃

2#2

Oh, this one's got a proper smoky aroma, like a bonfire in the countryside. 🌿 On the tongue, there's a hint of peat and maybe some dried fruit – plums or figs? Quite spicy too, with a touch of sweetness that lingers. 🥃 Really warming finish, makes you want another sip. Cheers!

3#3

Aye, this one's proper lovely, innit? Starts off with a sweet hit of honey and caramel, then gets all warm and spicy in the middle. Finish is smooth with a bit of smokiness – just the job for a quiet night in. 😊 Coud do with a drop more water to open it up, though. Typo intentional, like.

4#4

Oh this one's a proper treat! 😍 First off, you get this lovely smoky vibe, kinda like a bonfire on Guy Fawkes night 🔥 Then there's a nice creamy sweetness, almost like honey on toast. Really smooth going down, innit? I'm gettin' hints of dried fruit and a bit of spice too – makes it perfect for a cozy night in with a good book. Absolutely smashing! 🥃 Just wish it had a bit more oomph at the end, but still, top notch stuff. 😋

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