Craigellachie 23 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Craigellachie · Craigellachie Distillery
Craigellachie wears its rough-hewn distillery character like a badge. Even at 23 years, this is not a dainty Speyside — the sulfur-forward new make still peeks through, and that's the point. It rewards patience with layers of fruit and spice that few distilleries can achieve.
Nose
Sulfurous struck-match notes give way to ripe peach, honey, and toasted almonds. Beneath those lies a waxy malt character and dried fruit richness with hints of old leather.
Palate
Full and muscular, with butterscotch and clove spice wrapped around a meaty, almost savory core. Stone fruit and dark chocolate emerge mid-palate, tempered by oak tannins that add grip without astringency.
Finish
Exceptionally long, with lingering honey, dried fruit, and a persistent smoky minerality.
- Region
- Speyside
- Cask Type
- Ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks
- Peat Level (PPM)
- Unpeated
- Distillation
- Copper pot stills with traditional worm tub condensers
- Maturation
- Ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks
- Chill-Filtered
- No
Food Pairing
The whisky's sulfurous depth and cocoa notes lock into dark chocolate, while sea salt crystals amplify the honeyed fruit. A masterful dessert pairing.
Craigellachie has distilled in the heart of Speyside since 1891, using traditional worm tubs for condensation — a deliberate choice that imparts the heavier, sulfurous character the distillery is known for.
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