{"title":"Craigellachie","description":"\u003ch4\u003eFrom The Heart of Speyside\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt in 1891 in the heart of Speyside, between the towns of Rothes and Dufftown, Craigallachie is positioned near the joining of the river Spey with the river Fiddich. The distillery was co-founded by Alexander Edward, who established Aultmore distillery and Peter Mackie, of the famous \"White Horse\" blending company. The team run two wash stills and two spirit stills and produce around four million litres of whisky a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwn label bottlings of Craigallachie used to be very rare, but this has all changed around 2010 when a number of new age-statement releases hit the shelves. A13 year old, 17 year old, 19 year old and 23 year old were all made available as part of Bacardi's \"Last Great Malts\" series.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"craigellachie-22-year-old-fruitful-spirits-1989","title":"Craigellachie 22 Year Old Fruitful Spirits 2004","description":"A single-cask Craigellachie, distilled in 2004 and bottled by Fruitful Spirits. Craigellachie`s distinctive meaty, sulphury house character - born of worm-tub condensers - shows through alongside dried fruit and gentle spice on the nose, with a full, savoury palate of toffee, orange peel and a faint smoky edge. The finish is long and warming. A robust, old-school Speyside dram for those who enjoy a more characterful, traditional style.","brand":"Craigellachie","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62379207164234,"sku":"HED61741","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED61741.jpg?v=1782207925"},{"product_id":"craigellachie-13-year-old-bas-armagnac-finish","title":"Craigellachie 13 Year Old Bas-Armagnac Finish","description":"Craigellachie is a small Scottish distillery located in the Speyside region that is known for producing rich and robust single malt whiskies with a distinctive meaty character. This 13-year-old expression was initially matured in traditional oak casks before being finished in Bas Armagnac casks from France. The single malt was bottled at 46% ABV and has a deep golden colour with aromas of vanilla, honey and dried fruits. On the palate, there are notes of rich toffee, dark chocolate, and spicy oak, with a hint of nuttiness and a long, warming finish.","brand":"Craigellachie","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62411893539146,"sku":"HED46671","price":63.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED46671.jpg?v=1781890331"},{"product_id":"craigellachie-refill-hogshead-2024","title":"Craigellachie Refill Hogshead 2024","description":"Craigellachie is known for producing a robust, meaty style of Speyside whisky—often described as weighty in its youth—thanks to the use of worm tub condensers. This traditional technique contributes to a distinctive distillate character that is full-bodied and slightly oily, with a savoury, almost smoky undertone despite being an unpeated spirit. Long appreciated by blenders for its depth and complexity, Craigellachie has firmly established itself as a single malt for those who enjoy muscular, flavour-forward whiskies.\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\nThis refill hogshead of Craigellachie was filled on 4th November 2024 at a cask strength of 63.4% ABV. A refill cask allows the signature distillery character - gentle funk, stewed orchard fruits, cereal sweetness, and a touch of char - to take centre stage, gradually mellowing over time into a rich and complex dram. This refill hogshead has been filled with roughly 220 litres of new make spirit.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\nIncluded in the price is three years of professional storage and insurance at Braeside Bond.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craigellachie","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413442122058,"sku":"HED04881","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED04881.jpg?v=1781896998"},{"product_id":"craigellachie-17-year-old","title":"Craigellachie 17 Year Old","description":"This 17-year-old Craigellachie is part of the distillery’s core range and has received praise from whisky enthusiasts for its complexity and balance. The single malt is matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, which contribute to its rich flavour profile. On the nose, expect aromas of tropical fruits, vanilla, toffee, and a hint of sulphur, which is a characteristic trait of Craigellachie due to their use of traditional worm tub condensers. On the palate, notes of orchard fruits, baking spices and toasted oak, with a touch of smoke and a meaty, savoury quality.","brand":"Craigellachie","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413490225482,"sku":"HED46684","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED46684.jpg?v=1781897303"},{"product_id":"craigellachie-13-year-old","title":"Craigellachie 13 Year Old","description":"This is one of the three official Craigellachie bottlings released in 2014. The nose reveals aromas of gunpowder, hay, apples and honey. 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The whisky here was distilled in September 1995 and bottled 23 years later, as part of their ‘Exceptional Cask Series’.","brand":"Craigellachie","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62417063903562,"sku":"HED91106","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED91106.jpg?v=1781906596"},{"product_id":"craigellachie-31-year-old","title":"Craigellachie 31 Year Old","description":"Craigellachie 31 Year Old is a distinctive single malt whisky, originally introduced for Travel Retail in 2014. Its profile reveals a complex interplay of rich oak and subtle fruits, showcasing the depth achieved over three decades of maturation. Craigellachie distillery, known for its robust and traditional approach, prides itself on using worm tubs in the distillation process, contributing to its unique character. This particular expression was recognised as the World`s Best Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards in 2017.","brand":"Craigellachie","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62417324540234,"sku":"HED04105","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED04105.jpg?v=1781907051"},{"product_id":"craigellachie-33-year-old","title":"Craigellachie 33 Year Old","description":"This limited edition 33-year-old single malt from Speyside distillery Craigellachie was released in 2017, originally as a travel retail exclusive. Non-chill-filtered and free from caramel colouring, Craigellachie 33-year-old is bottled at 46% ABV. 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