{"product_id":"craigellachie-11-year-old-2012-exceptional-cask-single-oloroso-sherry-butt-5192-speyside-single-malt-scotch-whisky-2023-70cl","title":"Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 Exceptional Cask Single Oloroso Sherry Butt #5192 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2023) 70cl","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCraigellachie 11 Year Old 2012 Exceptional Cask Single Oloroso Sherry Butt #5192 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2023) 70cl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 of 636 bottles produced from a single Oloroso Sherry Butt as part of the Exceptional cask range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe whisky matured entirely in a single Oloroso sherry cask, giving it rich, fruity aromas and a deep, complex structure. Bottled without chill filtration or added coloring, it comes at cask strength with an impressive 62.1% ABV. With a limited release, it's a highlight for any whisky enthusiast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose: Sweet pineapple, dried grains and earthy notes, accompanied by vanilla and a hint of black pepper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate: Strong spice with notes of popcorn, vanilla and spicy pepper, rounded off by a gentle sherry sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Long, spicy and warm, with lingering notes of sherry and subtle hints of smoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Craigellachie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSulphur has become an emotive subject in recent years, but it is one which is also misunderstood. There are two ways in which you can get sulphurous notes in whisky. One is through the burning of sulphur candles in casks to stop bacterial infection. Although this was once standard in Jerez with the rise of bespoke casks for the whisky industry the practice has now been outlawed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second form of sulphur comes from barley and is naturally produced during the whisky-making process. If you cut down the amount of copper available to spirit vapour the higher the sulphur levels in the new make will be. What appears to not have been understood is that this sulphur disappears in time. It acts as a marker; an indication that once its cloak has been lifted a spirit will emerge either as meaty (Cragganmore, Mortlach, Benrinnes) or fragrant (Glenkinchie, Speyburn, Balblair, AnCnoc, and Craigellachie) In other words, sulphur can be desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraigellachie revels in its sulphurous nature. The first thing you smell as you enter the distillery is the notes of cabbage and beef stock. This is rising from the worm tubs which sit at the back of the distillery. It is the small amount of copper contained within them that helps to promote this character. They also add weight to the palate of the mature spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong fermentation has however fixed fruitiness within the spirit and this tropical\/floral note emerges in the mature spirit. It’s this character: full, yet aromatic which has made Craigellachie a prized malt for blending: it has been a major contributor to White Horse since the late 19th century – with the result that it had to wait until 2014 to receive its promotion to the rank of front-line malts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e62.1% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craigellachie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54303977046354,"sku":"CRAIG11EC5192","price":155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/9737\/9666\/files\/Craigellachie11YearOld2012ExceptionalCaskSingleOlorosoSherryButt_5192SpeysideSingleMaltScotchWhisky_2023_70cl.jpg?v=1787070559","url":"https:\/\/whiskysituation.co.uk\/products\/craigellachie-11-year-old-2012-exceptional-cask-single-oloroso-sherry-butt-5192-speyside-single-malt-scotch-whisky-2023-70cl","provider":"Whisky Situation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}