Craigellachie 13yr
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Distiller:
Craigellachie
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Bottler:
Craigellachie
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ABV:
46%
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Age:
13 Years
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Price:
$$$$$
- Raided Score: 89
- Publication: The Whiskey Jug
- Excerpt: There’s just nothing not to like about this whisky and I found myself revisiting this bottle more and more after the review, which is the sign of a good whisky. Definitely recommended.
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- Raided Score: 82
- Publication: The Whiskey Wash
- Excerpt: I’m not loving this, although it might pair alright with a cold beer and some good-natured Wednesday-evening griping about your boss.
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- Raided Score: 88
- Publication: Distiller
- Excerpt: Having been bottled at 92 proof, the spiced notes are heightened and finishes on the dry side, but there's still a little sweetness left to soften the blow.
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- Raided Score: 90
- Publication: Whisky Advocate
- Excerpt: A highly physical, old-style Speyside dram with classic distillery character. A statement whisky that is a must-try.
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- Raided Score: 79
- Publication: whiskyfun
- Excerpt: No, I won’t change my score. As much as I enjoyed the 17, and just loved the 23, I just didn’t fall in love with the 13. A problem of lucky number?
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- Raided Score: 85
- Publication: Drinkhacker
- Excerpt: It may be loaded with flavor, but the overall presentation is still quite rustic, particularly on the somewhat astringent finish.
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- Raided Score: 88
- Publication: Whiskey Raiders
- Excerpt: This seems like a lovely dram for a summer evening on the porch watching the sky bronze over, or after a nice meal in the dead of winter. I regret not trying Craigellachie sooner.
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Nose:
Sweet vanilla poundcake. Floral and perfumey. It reminds me of the delicate fruity nature of Clynelish spirit a little bit. Its nice and sweet, like a bakery in the sprintime. Its pretentious to say, I know, but the notes are there: fruits, yeaty dough, honey, vanilla, some faint clove, floral perfume, etc.
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Taste:
Sweet and creamy - almost like dessert. Nice mouth feel for the proof. Mildly fruity here with a big emphasis on doughy vanilla notes. Hint of cinnamon and sugar.
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Finish:
Medium in length - no heat. Sweet and very pleasant.
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Overall:
This is no big bold dram. This is not a bad thing. I really enjoy the balance here and quite honestly, it surprised me. There's a great balancing act here of sweet and floral, neither overpowering the other. This seems like a lovely dram for a summer evening on the porch watching the sky bronze over, or after a nice meal in the dead of winter. I regret not trying Craigellachie sooner. Rank 6.
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Score:
6
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