57,1° (100° Proof)
Distillery : Craigellachie - Speyside
Refill Casks and 1st Fill Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish
Independent Bottling
By Signatory Vintage
Limited Edition
Single Malt
Bottled in 2026
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Totally Unpeated
The second-to-last bottling currently available in the 100 Proof range, which has been around since January 2024, is this one, a Craigellachie that’s no less than 15 years old. It was finished in first-fill Pedro Ximénez sherry butts, undoubtedly for a long time, but unfortunately, the exact duration has not been disclosed.
Let's Taste It :
Pressed white grapes, with a woody note. But also mirabelle plums, bananas, grapefruit and lemon. Leather and smoky bark, lichen, very light acidity, red currant jam, dates and dried figs, the influence of sherry is subtle. Molasses and tobacco leaf. On the palate, the influence of the wood is more pronounced, green tea, a slight bitterness, spices, not-quite-ripe Reine-Claude plums, dark chocolate. The finish is long but not very powerful, rough wood, hints of charcoal, heather, warm chestnuts, slightly dry but fertile earth, tobacco crumbs, white cabbage.
In Short,
Like Batch 82, I think it has a very nice nose, but on the palate, the oak is a bit overpowering. The problem with this range is that the oak is too dominant. That said, it’s still a good Craigellachie, and I’m starting to think this distillery is really worth a visit. The prices are low, so fans of this style should definitely give it a try.
Score : 87
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Beth Orton - Cigarette Curls
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