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Craigellachie Single Malt Whisky
Craigellachie is located in the heart of Speyside, the main whisky region of Scotland. Above the village of the same name and from a rock, the distillery overlooks two rivers: the Fiddich and the Spey. But Craigellachie is not a typical Speyside whisky. This has everything to do with the unique production process. Learn all about this great whisky now. And put that knowledge into practice by ordering a Craigellachie from our beautiful selection.
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History of Craigellachie
The village of Craigellachie plays an important role in the whisky world. Today it is home to the famous Craigellachie Hotel and the Highlander Inn, both popular destinations for whisky drinkers. But historically, this place in the 19th century was a transport link of great significance between Speyside and the markets in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Perth.
The distillery was built at the end of the 19th century. It was designed by Charles Doig, who was responsible for many distilleries from that time. The first owners were Sir Peter Mackie (known for the White Horse Blended Whisky) and Alexander Edward (who among others also Aultmore and Benromach was brought to life).
How is Craigellachie made?
Craigellachie is a single malt whisky, which means it is made from nothing but barley, yeast, and water. But that applies to all single malts, so why does Craigellachie have such a unique flavor? It lies in the production process, which has some interesting aspects. Sulfur plays an important role.
Sulfur is usually not a taste or smell that is desirable. However, with Craigellachie, it is a bit more nuanced. Sulfur can come from barley. After that, by distilling in copper stills, that sulfur disappears. This is a result of contact with the copper. However, by employing certain tricks, the copper contact is limited at Craigellachie.
After prolonged aging in oak casks, the sulfur gives a rich, meaty flavor to Craigellachie. However, due to the long fermentation, there is also plenty of room for fruity notes. It's a clever balance that the distillers manage to find. That’s why this whisky is also so popular with master blenders.
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The majority of Craigellachie's production also goes into blends, for example in White Horse. It was only in 2014 that the distillery was acquired by the owner. John Dewar's & Sons pushed forward as a single malt. Craigellachie was then part of 'The Last Great Malts', a marketing campaign around the five distilleries owned by John Dewar's.
That has paid off for the distillery. Since then, Craigellachie has truly made a name for itself as a single malt, ranging from a 13-year-old to a 33-year-old whisky. One that also has a particularly unique character. That's why we're so happy with such a nice selection in our webshop.
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