Cragganmore 12 Year Old Special Release 2019 Natural Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky ABV 58.4% Vol 70cl / 700ml

Usually unpeated, Cragganmore is a highly respected Speyside Single Malt founded by a giant among distillers, Jon Smith. The ethereal aromas are among the most complex to be found in any malt and a fitting match for the ghostly flight of the Barn Owl as it quarters the twilight Speyside glens nearby in search of its prey.

This is a small, experimental batch of cask strength and medium-peated Cragganmore matured in traditional refill American oak casks. In a style never released by the distillery before, it wreathes the elegant, smooth distillery character in a wholly unexpected aromatic and spicy smokiness.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Pale straw, un-oaked white wine. Good beading.

Body

Light to medium.

Nose

A mild nose overall, with light prickle. The aroma is initially elusive, both sweet(boiled sweets, apple pie) and savoury (soft leather, sanded wood), and with a wisp of fragrant peat-smoke. Ashy notes, as with a spent fire. A drop of water sweetens and mellows the nose further. Becomes more smoky in the