Speyside whiskies are known to be fruity and floral, but as the bad boy of Speyside Craigellachie defies with its oil fired, rich character. Craigellachie 23 is matured in a mixture of both ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. The bourbon casks bring vanilla, toffee and fudge notes to the fore, and the sherry casks provide richness and complexity. Over 23 years this whisky slumbers in oak casks in the heart of Scotland, waiting patiently for your first sip.

Bottle size: 750ml

Speyside whiskies are known to be fruity and floral, but as the bad boy of Speyside Craigellachie defies with its oil fired, rich character. Craigellachie 13 is matured in a mixture of both ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. The bourbon casks bring vanilla, toffee and fudge notes to the fore, and the sherry casks provide richness and complexity.

Bottle size: 750ml

Speyside whiskies are known to be fruity and floral, but as the bad boy of Speyside Craigellachie defies with its oil fired, rich character. Craigellachie 17 is matured in a mixture of both ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. The bourbon casks bring vanilla, toffee and fudge notes to the fore, and the sherry casks provide richness and complexity.

Bottle size: 750ml

Bonfire night: aromas of oozing toasted marshmallows, roasted pineapple and baked apples studded with cloves, with the tang of cordite lingering in the background.

CRAIGELLACHIE SITS FIRM IN THE HEART OF SPEYSIDE, FLAT BANG IN THE MIDDLE OF SCOTCH TERRITORY. IT OBSTINATELY STANDS ALONE ON A ROCK OVERLOOKING THE CONFLUENCE OF THE RIVERS FIDDICH AND SPEY. BUT RID YOUR MIND OF THAT TYPICAL ‘SPEYSIDE’ FLAVOUR, FOR CRAIGELLACHIE REBELS AGAINST THIS.

IT CONSCIOUSLY MAKES NO CONCESSIONS TO MODERN-DAY HOUSE RULES. CRAIGELLACHIE IS AN UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNIQUE WHISKY, ROBUST AND MUSCULAR WITH A HINT OF PINEAPPLE. THE DISTILLERY WAS BUILT IN 1891, WHEN THE GREAT ALFRED BARNARD DESCRIBED OUR WHISKY AS 'A STYLE SELDOM MET', AND WE'VE BEEN OLD FASHIONED - IN STYLE AND FLAVOUR - EVER SINCE.

INGREDIENTS

• 60ml Craigellachie 13
• 10ml pineapple syrup
• 2 dashes Boker’s bitters

METHOD

1. Add ingredients to a rocks glass
2. Add ice, in cubes or a block, and stir to dilute (around 30 seconds)
3. Garnish with a dried pineapple slice and a lemon twist (twist can be discarded)

GARNISH

Dried pineapple slice