Cameronbridge 26 Year Old is a cask-strength single grain Scotch whisky from Diageo's 2022 Special Releases, aged solely in refill bourbon casks and bottled at 56.2% ABV without chill filtration. It comes from Cameronbridge in Fife, Scotland's largest grain distillery.
Single grain whisky is rarely bottled at this age, and the Special Release shows how gracefully grain spirit can mature over more than a quarter of a century. Refill bourbon casks let the spirit's own character shine, building layers of tropical fruit, honeyed cereal and soft spice rather than heavy oak.
On the nose come tropical mango and papaya with buttery popcorn, honeyed cereal and wood shavings, plus a zesty, Cointreau-like note that darkens with time towards black banana. The palate brings caramel toffee, and the finish is warming, with a gentle chilli spice.
The 2022 Special Releases were presented with fantastical artwork, and Cameronbridge's label and tube show a knight on a rearing horse in vivid purple and blue. It is a rare chance to taste a very old single grain and a collectable bottle from one of the most anticipated annual series in Scotch.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Mango and papaya, buttery popcorn, honeyed cereal and a zesty orange note.
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Palate: Caramel toffee, with black banana developing over time.
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Finish: Warming, with a gentle chilli spice.
Specifications
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Producer: Cameronbridge (Diageo Special Releases 2022)
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Style: Single Grain Scotch Whisky, cask strength
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Age: 26 years
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Proof / ABV: 112.4 proof (56.2% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Refill bourbon casks
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Region: Fife, Lowlands, Scotland
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Taste it neat, then add water a little at a time to bring out the tropical fruit and soften the spice. It pairs with mango desserts, caramel or a mild cigar, and makes a fine gift for a collector of the Special Releases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What casks was Cameronbridge 26 aged in?
It was aged solely in refill bourbon casks.
Is it cask strength?
Yes. It is bottled at natural cask strength, 56.2% ABV, without chill filtration.
Which series is it from?
Diageo's 2022 Special Releases.
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