Craigellachie Distillery
ABV 57.7%
Decent balance, but very nervy.
Dave Broom
Dewar's
Brand
Dewar's
Bottler
2003 Single Cask Bottling, 1982, 21 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
21
Age (Years)
2003
Year of Bottling
57.7%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Straw/nut, slightly earthy, wet grass. Hint of tangerine. Slightly fuzzy with alcohol.
Palate: Pretty firm and malty. Glucose, lemon, sweet fruits in centre, dry malt on the sides. A little acidic.
Finish: Light oak.
Comment: Decent balance, but very nervy.
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Warm. Fresh earthiness. The forest floor. Wild mushrooms. Chanterelle vol-au-vents.
Palate: Creamy. Slight accent toward maltiness, but very well balanced. Starts sweet, but develops some fruity acidity. Apricots. Apple. Fruit pie and custard.
Finish: Soothing warmth.
Comment: I hope we will be seeing a little more of Craigellachie.
Score: 7.8
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