{"product_id":"craigellachie-17-year-old-speyside-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","title":"Craigellachie 17 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCraigellachie 17 Year Old is a Speyside single malt with a robust, old-fashioned style, bottled at 46% ABV. It was matured in a mix of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, after which half was finished in first-fill sherry casks and half in first-fill bourbon casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCraigellachie, founded in 1891 in the village of the same name, still condenses its spirit in traditional worm tubs, the only Dewar's distillery to do so. The worm tubs produce a heavier, meatier spirit, which gives Craigellachie its unapologetic, muscular character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmooth and mellow, the aroma opens with vanilla and rich, silky notes of exotic fruits with a hint of smoky liquorice. The palate is smooth and sweet, with honey, and the finish is smoky and lingering. It won Double Gold at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented in a silver tube with the distillery's distinctive old-style label, it is a fine gift for lovers of characterful Scotch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd a drop of water to open the fruit and smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScotch whisky must be distilled and matured in Scotland for at least three years in oak casks, and any age statement on the label refers to the youngest whisky in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla, silky exotic fruits and a hint of smoky liquorice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and sweet, with honey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoky and lingering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Craigellachie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 proof (46% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-bourbon and ex-sherry; finished half in first-fill sherry, half in first-fill bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it neat or with a drop of water. It pairs with smoked meats, aged cheddar or tropical fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are worm tubs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditional coiled copper condensers that give a heavier, meatier spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow was it matured?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, then finished half in first-fill sherry and half in first-fill bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 46% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craigellachie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023255695669,"sku":"VWS_200419666","price":166.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-5470.webp?v=1793653085","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/craigellachie-17-year-old-speyside-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}