Craigellachie 2007 Exceptional Cask 100 Proof Edition #4 16 yo

 

 

 

57,1° (100° Proof)

Distillery : Craigellachie - Speyside 

1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt 

Independent Bottling 

By Signatory Vintage

Limited Edition 

Single Malt 

Bottled in 2024

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured

Totally Unpeated

 

 

 

Within the 100 Proof range launched by Signatory Vintage at the beginning of the year, there are the Exceptional Cask, made from the oldest casks. This is the 4th of its kind, a Craigellachie aged for 16 years in first-fill Sherry Butts.

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

Balanced lemon and floral notes, yellow flowers. Grapefruit, blood orange, light tobacco, dates and prickly pears, ethereal freshness, hawthorn. Very light smokiness. Creamy honey, woody touches, varnish. On the palate, it's very balanced, velvety, soft caramel, melting, slightly syrupy, honeyed, with lively spices, nutmeg, paprika. Almond paste, filled dates. The finish is full of character, damp wood, dark chocolate, cloves, Arabica coffee, earthy undertones.

 

In Short, 

It's really good and interesting, the Sherry isn't too overpowering, and there's a real identity in the glass. It's pleasant to drink. The price is still interesting, but not as much as the simple 100 Proof range, which is much cheaper. It's still a reasonable buy.

Score : 88

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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