Craigellachie 13 Year Old Single Speyside Malt 54.6% 2011 Duncan Taylor – powerful Speyside whisky in limited edition

Craigellachie 13 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Whisky from Duncan Taylor is an intense and characterful Scotch whisky. It was distilled in 2011 and bottled in 2024 after 13 years of maturation. The result is a complex and powerful single malt with great depth and elegance.

This exclusive bottling comes from the Speyside distillery Craigellachie. The distillery is known for its rich style and distinctive robust malt profile. Combined with Duncan Taylor’s expertise in cask maturation, the result is a whisky with both strength and finesse.

After the long maturation in oak casks, the whisky is given an extra finish in small octave casks for three months. The smaller casks increase the contact between whisky and wood. This results in a more concentrated flavor and a nicely rounded structure.

The octave finish adds extra depth to the whisky. At the same time, it brings out fruity and spicy nuances from the distillate. The result is a harmonious whisky with great intensity and elegant balance.

This bottling is bottled at cask strength of 54.6%. This gives a powerful and authentic whisky experience. The flavor is rich, nuanced and develops beautifully in the glass.

Only 92 bottles are bottled from this cask. This makes Craigellachie 13 Years a rare release for collectors and enthusiasts. If you’re looking for a powerful Speyside single malt in a limited edition, this bottling is an obvious choice.

Tasting notes

Aroma: Rich and aromatic with notes of ripe fruit, honey, vanilla and slightly spicy oak.

Taste: Full-bodied and powerful with nuances of caramel, malt, spice and sweet fruit. Oak and slightly toasted notes add structure.

Finish: Long and warm with lingering notes of spice, malt and rounded cask character.

The history of the house

Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Limited was founded in 1938 and is one of Scotland’s most respected independent bottlers today. The house has spent decades selecting and maturing whisky casks from across Scotland.

An important part of their philosophy is to experiment with different cask sizes. In particular, small octave casks are used to give the whisky extra depth and intensity. Each cask is carefully selected and only bottled when the whisky has reached its optimal expression.

• Product name: Craigellachie 13 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Whisky
• Distillery: Craigellachie
• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Region: Speyside
• Distilled: 2011
• Bottled: 2024
• Age: 13 years
• Additional maturation: 3 months in octave casks
• Limited edition: 92 bottles
• Quantity: 70 cl
• alcohol content: 54.6%