Craigellachie 17 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Speyside Single Malt | 46% ABV | 92 Proof | 750mL | Scotland | Aged 17 Years | Bourbon & Sherry Casks | Non-Chill Filtered | Natural Color

Process & Profile

Craigellachie 17 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky pairs the distillery’s substantial, full-bodied spirit with 17 years of oak maturation. Produced in Scotland’s Speyside region, Craigellachie uses traditional worm tub condensers, which help preserve the weight and complexity behind its distinctive, slightly meaty character.

The whisky initially matures in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. Half is then finished in first-fill sherry casks, while the remaining half finishes in first-fill bourbon casks. These complementary influences bring sweetness and richness to the distillery’s signature tropical-fruit profile.

Vanilla and pineapple lead the experience, followed by exotic fruit, oak spice, and a subtle smoky-liquorice character. A slightly oily texture gives the flavours room to linger. Bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration or added caramel colouring, this 17-year-old expression retains both its natural colour and a generous mouthfeel.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Vanilla, exotic fruits, and sweet pineapple.

• Palate: Tangy dried pineapple, rounded tropical fruit, gentle sweetness, and oak spice.

• Finish: Lingering sweetness with subtle smoky liquorice and a soft spicy character.

What Makes It Special

• Aged for 17 years, developing Craigellachie’s robust spirit and tropical-fruit character.

• Initially matured in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks.

• Finished in equal proportions of first-fill sherry and first-fill bourbon casks.

• Produced using traditional worm tub condensers.

• Bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration.

• Natural colour, with no added caramel colouring.

How to Enjoy

Serve neat in a tulip-shaped whisky glass and allow the pour a few minutes to rest. Explore the vanilla and pineapple aromas before tasting, then add a few drops of water if desired to see how the fruit, sweetness, and spice develop.

For a cooler pour, use one large ice cube. Aged cheese or lightly toasted nuts offer simple pairing options alongside the whisky’s richer texture.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How old is Craigellachie 17 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky?
   It carries a 17-year age statement, meaning the youngest whisky in the bottle has matured for at least 17 years.

2. What casks are used for Craigellachie 17 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky?
   It initially matures in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. Half is subsequently finished in first-fill sherry casks and half in first-fill bourbon casks.

3. What does Craigellachie 17 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky taste like?
   Its profile features vanilla, pineapple, exotic fruit, gentle oak spice, and subtle smoky liquorice, with a rounded, slightly oily texture.

4. Is Craigellachie 17 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky chill filtered or coloured?
   No. It is non-chill filtered and contains no added caramel colouring. Its colour comes from maturation in wood.

5. Where can I buy Craigellachie 17 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky?
   You can purchase Craigellachie 17 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750mL directly from The Barrel Tap.