Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 Single Cask (Master of Malt) Whisky 70cl

Hot and needs water, but opens beautifully with four or five drops. The sherry is strong, but there's a pleasant bbq/char note, then caramel tuile, ending with a slightly bitter and dry oak and spice note. Amazing for the price, which adds a star.

Less than 50 quid for a cask strength sherried single cask Craigellachie . When you add to that the fact that the whisky is lovely delicious sherried goodness , it's an absolute steal.

Kicks like a mule at 65%, so needs a lot of water. Treat with respect and you’ll find a cracking richly sherried dram with enough complexity to be interesting and amazing value for the price. Sweet, sherry, with a slightly savoury note (think from work tubs at this distillery) with nice oily mouthfeel from single cask maturation.

Seriously good. Made a gorgeous Rob Roy with it. Bang for buck I think this is one of the best whiskies on the site at the moment.

Omitted rating from my review below.

I first came across a wee dram of Craigellachie single cask strength in my advent calendar. It prompted me to explore further and I was not disappointed. I didn't find the sherry overpowering and in fact for me the experience was perfectly balanced. Superb after dinner and as others have noted it takes water well.

I was initially disappointed: hoping for more influence from the Craigellachie spirit, but the sherry influence is too strong. However it is an extremely nice big-sherried whisky. Thick, oily, and luscious, reminding me of a botrytis dessert wine. Creme brûlée, dates, and toffee dominate for me. I have just discovered the MoM bottling range and I agree with the other reviewer: that they provide an interesting high quality alternative to the standard bottlings. They are amongst my favourite whiskies. It can take a few teaspoons (or more) of water to a double.

A delicious cask strength Craigellachie for less than £50 a bottle, what’s not to like. Straight from the bottle it has a wonderful kick to it, but a little water brings out even more delicious flavours. Lots going on and a decent length finish to this fine whisky. Really enjoying the Master of Malt bottlings.