Craigellachie 17 Year Old
Craigellachie 17 Year Old is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky that presents the distillery’s robust house style in a smoother, more mature form. Bottled at 46% ABV, this 17 year old expression is non-chill filtered and made without caramel colouring, giving drinkers a full-bodied Speyside profile built around exotic fruit, pineapple, vanilla and smoky liquorice.
Craigellachie 17 Year Old is matured initially in a mixture of ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks, before part of the blend is finished in first-fill Sherry casks and the rest in first-fill Bourbon. The official Craigellachie range is bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered and without caramel colouring, preserving the distillery’s naturally weighty Speyside character.
In the glass, Craigellachie 17 Year Old shows a golden colour with a red hue. The aroma moves from vanilla into exotic fruit, canned pineapple and a subtle smoky liquorice note. Its palate is smooth and sweet with vibrant dried pineapple and an oily, full-bodied texture, before smoky liquorice carries the whisky into a lingering finish.
Craigellachie 17 Year Old suits whisky drinkers who enjoy characterful Speyside malts with body, fruit and a lightly smoky edge. Serve it neat for slow sipping, or add a few drops of water if preferred to open the aroma. Its age statement and distinctive flavour profile also make it a considered gift for single malt enthusiasts.
Product Highlights
- 17 year old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky.
- Bottled at 46% ABV and non-chill filtered.
- No caramel colouring stated for the Craigellachie range.
- Matured using ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry cask influence.
Product Information
- Brand: Craigellachie
- Type: Speyside Whisky
- Country: Scotland
- Region: Speyside
- Age: 17 Year Old
- Alcohol: 46%
- Volume: 700ml
Why choose Craigellachie 17 Year Old?
Craigellachie 17 Year Old offers a mature Speyside profile with 17 years of ageing, 46% ABV bottling, non-chill filtration and no caramel colouring stated for the range.
Who is Craigellachie 17 Year Old best for?
Craigellachie 17 Year Old is suited to drinkers who like full-bodied Speyside single malts with tropical fruit, pineapple, vanilla and a gentle smoky liquorice edge.
What is Craigellachie 17 Year Old?
Craigellachie 17 Year Old is a 17 year old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from Craigellachie, Scotland. It is bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered and made without caramel colouring, with a smooth, full-bodied profile of vanilla, exotic fruit, pineapple and smoky liquorice.
What does Craigellachie 17 Year Old taste like?
Craigellachie 17 Year Old offers vanilla opens into rich exotic fruit, canned pineapple and a hint of smoky liquorice, Smooth and sweet, with vibrant dried pineapple and an oily, full-bodied texture, and Smoky liquorice carries through to a lingering finish.
How should Craigellachie 17 Year Old be served?
Serve neat in a whisky glass, or add a few drops of water to gently open the vanilla, fruit and smoky liquorice notes. Enjoy responsibly.
