Cragganmore
The Distillers Edition
- 40
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Speyside
Cragganmore Distillery was founded in 1869 by John Smith, a forward-thinking entrepreneur. An experienced distiller, he previously worked at Macallan, Glenlivet, and Glenfarclas. He chose the site near Ballindalloch for its proximity to the River Spey and the Strathspey Railway. The distillery takes its name, Cragganmore, from the nearby Craggan Mor hill. The Smith family managed the distillery until the early 20th century. Under their guidance, Cragganmore developed a reputation...
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Cragganmore Distillery was founded in 1869 by John Smith, a forward-thinking entrepreneur. An experienced distiller, he previously worked at Macallan, Glenlivet, and Glenfarclas. He chose the site near Ballindalloch for its proximity to the River Spey and the Strathspey Railway. The distillery takes its name, Cragganmore, from the nearby Craggan Mor hill. The Smith family managed the distillery until the early 20th century. Under their guidance, Cragganmore developed a reputation for producing high-quality single malt whisky. Today, Diageo, one of the largest alcoholic beverage companies in the world, owns the distillery.
The Distillers Edition is double-matured in Port Cask wood, expertly chosen to marry succulence and depth with the signature malty, smoky flavours, and finesse of Cragganmore. It has a deep-fruited sweetness, rich in complexity, and a drying oak-smoked finish.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Warm gold.
Body - Light to medium body, with rich undertones.
Nose - Sweet (jelly beans), malty. Fruitier, juicier than the regular bottling. A hint of smoke.
Palate - Firm, sweet, with smoky undertones and fruitiness. Malt, oak, and smoke at the base. Intriguingly two-tiered.
Finish - Medium to long with fine, oaky expressions, from bananas and vanilla to cocoa. Much drier than it began.
The Distillers Edition is double-matured in Port Cask wood, expertly chosen to marry succulence and depth with the signature malty, smoky flavours, and finesse of Cragganmore. It has a deep-fruited sweetness, rich in complexity, and a drying oak-smoked finish.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Warm gold.
Body - Light to medium body, with rich undertones.
Nose - Sweet (jelly beans), malty. Fruitier, juicier than the regular bottling. A hint of smoke.
Palate - Firm, sweet, with smoky undertones and fruitiness. Malt, oak, and smoke at the base. Intriguingly two-tiered.
Finish - Medium to long with fine, oaky expressions, from bananas and vanilla to cocoa. Much drier than it began.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig