Craigellachie 1999 Exceptional Cask 17 Year Old #CR1999 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl, 46% ABV

This Craigellachie 1999 Exceptional Cask offers a remarkable tasting experience distinguished by its 17-year maturation in oak and a finish in Palo Cortado sherry casks. It is both an exclusive addition to any whisky collection and a sensory journey through Speyside's finest craftsmanship.

• Specifications:

  • Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Country: Scotland
  • Region: Speyside
  • Distillery: Craigellachie
  • Bottler: Craigellachie
  • Series: Exceptional Cask
  • Distillation Date: August 19, 1999
  • Bottling Year: 2017
  • Bottle Count: 3,032
  • Alcohol By Volume (ABV): 46%
  • Bottle Size: 70cl

• Tasting Notes:

  • Aroma:

    • Crisp green apple and ripe pear
    • Juicy peach with clove and chamomile
    • Backdrop of charred oak

  • Palate:

    • Dominated by honeyed malt and spiced vanilla
    • Notes of toasted almonds and mint
    • A creamy, rich texture

  • Finish:

    • Long and warming
    • Spiced caramel and subtle oak linger
    • Inviting and enduring

  • Additional Notes:

    • Sweet nuances of white sugar syrup, hainan green tea, and milk coffee
    • Offers a sour, peppery profile with underlying bitterness
    • Sour wine and chewy bitterness on the finish

This limited-edition whisky, celebrated for its complexity and balance, exemplifies the depth and character found in well-crafted single malts.