Friday, 26 September 2025

Craigellachie 16yo 2008/2024

Craigellachie 16yo 2008/2024

Soho Selection, Milroy’s of Soho
Single malt - Speyside
Dark amber
66.7% ABV
Dram

Nose: Raisins, honeydew melons, black pepper, black tea, fresh baked bread, raisins, hints of chocolate. With water, orange peel, raisins, malted grains, fresh baked bread. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, astringent, hot, tingly. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Chocolate, coffee, honey, raisins, Demerara sugar, black tea, black pepper, hints of sulphur, hints of gunpowder. With water, malted grains, raisins, orange peel, cloves. 
Finish: Long. Raisins, coffee, chocolate, black tea, hints of Demerara sugar. 

Comments: 

Sweet and sticky, even at this massive ABV. Water dilutes the intensity to an acceptable level, making it malty and orangey. A very nice dram indeed.

Verdict:

I like this a lot. 



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