Craigellachie 2009 17 YO (Signatory Vintage), 55.6%
Distilled 2009-01-20, initially matured in unspecified casks, then finished in a single 1st fill ex-Madeira hogshead (cask #201). Bottled 2026-09-21 and limited to 309 bottles.
The Craigellachie 2009 17 YO (Signatory Vintage) is available in Norway this week for NOK 1475 (21232901).
Nose: Warm, relaxed and wonderfully soft. Gentle fruitiness mingles with vanilla and hints of creamy malt. With time, toasted oak emerges, bringing to mind a dusty old attic.
Taste: Full bodied. Rich and juicy, with deep red wine notes and dried fruits taking center stage. An earthy undertone adds further depth.
Finish: Long. The rich fruitiness and earthy notes linger, now accompanied by a gentle spiciness. And is that a faint whiff of smoke emerging towards the end?
Comment: Mellow and quietly intriguing.
Score 88/100
Sláinte!
-Thomas
