Limited to 4,932 bottles, this is Cragganmore's sixth appearance in Diageo's annual Special Releases. The only no age statement whisky from 2016's releases, it was matured in American oak hogsheads (some refill and some rejuvenated casks) as well as European oak ex-Sherry butts.
Thick and fruity from the off with Liquorice Allsorts and pineapple turkish delight dancing above vanilla and hints of sandalwood.
Spicy rhubarb and other stewed fruits, clove, a touch of treacle, cocoa and winter spices.
Long with more of the same thick fruit as well as some fresh cardamom.
Stunning whisky - was lucky enough to get a sample dram and ended up buying 2 bottles; 1 for drinking and 1 for keeps.
