Craigellachie shows off its distinct, unapologetic style in fashion with this impressive 17-year-old single malt. Initially matured in a host of bourbon and sherry casks, married, then divided equally between fresh, first-fill bourbon and sherry casks to finish, it boasts a robust, muscular profile with tropical hints of pineapple and meaty malt.
Apple crumble, melon and raisins. Honey'd barley, a little hint of smoke and vanilla ice-cream.
It opens very sweet with pineapple and custard creams, though the meatiness soon shines through. More smoke on the palate than the nose, with a touch of clove and oak.
Waxy and smoky on the finish.
My usual choice is smokey whisky, this does not even register in the smoke, but in nose, palate and finish it is one of the best ones i have tasted in years. The nose made me think of white wine, apple cider the flavor is a rich mixture of sweet flavors. It is not a cheap bottle, but i will have to track one down.
Amazing whisky !! 95 /100 "Top Stuff" better than the 23 year old !! Buy it before it's gone....
Amazing whisky !! 95 / 100 "Top stuff" buy it before it's all gone............
Having now tried whisky from £20 to £1000 I can truly say this is amazing. Buy it now before it goes up in price and out of stock !!
This a 5 star whisky all day long........Exceptional in every way. Better than the 23 year old !!! which costs £200+ more..... This is, as good as it gets for the style. Stocking up in case , god forbid , the quality drops. My all time favs are Craigellachie 17 , Balblair 1990 2017 bottling and the mind blowing Glengoyne 25 and not forgetting 2 bottles of 60 year MOM secret bottling single malt (No words can describe just how good this unbelievable whisky is).
