A sherried 12 year old single malt from Diageo's Classic Malts range, this bottling from the Cragganmore distillery represents Speyside and proffers a rich, slightly floral whisky with barley notes.
Aromatic, floral. Heather, fruit salad, creamy texture. Smoked almonds, stemmy hay.
Rich, honey, stone fruits, chestnuts, walnuts, almonds. Berries.
Smoky, good length, delicate peppery spice.
having had this gem many times,it seems to get better every time i buy it.i wish it was 46% abv no chill-castration used,then it would be a jewel in the sun. my favorite is dalwhinnie 15 yr 43% abv and also chill-filtered,you can't have everything. steve.g boston,ma.
To smokey for me, I guess I should have read the packaging. Other wise I found it rather flat and uninteresting
First tried this company's product over 30 years ago and was sold on the soft gentle touch to the throat. No burning or throtlling at the back of the mouth. Went well with me haggis [Hic] Saddly a little pricey.
We visited the distillery many years ago and were shown around by the foreman as their visitor guide was off. After a great tour we were invited to help ourselves from a bottle of 10 yo. - still 3/4 full. I asked if we may finish it and the foreman said we many as well - so we did. Best distillery tour ever! ... and an outstanding dram at that: The malt to represent Speyside in the Diageo's Six Classic Malts - that says it all.
smooth, light, floral oak flavor
