Cadenhead Craigellachie 18 YO 2006

Craigellachie is known for its distinctive, robust character — the distillery still uses old-fashioned worm tubs as condensers, which give a meaty, sulphury depth that is rare in Speyside. Cadenhead bottled this 18-year-old in its Original Collection, unfiltered and uncoloured.

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Taste & character

M4W Flavor Compass

Our Flavor Compass divides whisky into four flavor areas. The dot indicates where this bottle stands.

Spicy & HotFor adventurous & curious moments

Sweet Dry Light Rich

Soft & Fruity Full & Sweet

Spicy & Hot

Smoky & Powerful

Tasting notes

Nose

Meaty. Sulphur. Dried fruit.

Palate

Robust. Spicy. Old oak.

Finish

Long. Characterful. Drying.

Specifications

Distillery: Craigellachie Distillery (bottled by Cadenhead)
Brand: Cadenhead
Country of origin: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Whisky style: Speyside Single Malt, Original Collection
Cask type: Refill oloroso sherry hogsheads
Maturation: 18 years, vintage 2006
ABV: 46% ABV
Volume: 700 ml
Chill-filtered: No
Colouring added: No

Who is it for?

For anyone seeking a distinctive, characterful alternative within Speyside
robust and very different from the usual light, floral style.

Food pairing

Smoked meat
Aged cheese
Walnuts

Why I chose this

Anyone who thinks Speyside is always light and floral gets a pour of this Craigellachie from me. That meaty, robust depth from the worm tubs is something you hardly find anywhere else in the region. I serve it on a cold evening at the table, with a board of mature cheese.

Edwin — Mood4WhiskyOwner & Whisky Ambassador

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Craigellachie's worm tubs do to the flavour?

They give the whisky a heavier, meaty character. Worm tubs are old-fashioned condensers: long copper coils in a tub of cold water. Because the vapour has little contact with copper inside them, heavier, slightly sulphurous aromas are retained. That explains the robust style of this 18-year-old, which differs markedly from the light, floral Speyside whiskies.

Is this Craigellachie a good choice if you are new to whisky?

Not really as a very first bottle. The meaty, slightly sulphurous profile and the drying oak finish call for some tasting experience. If you have already tried a few Speyside malts and want something with more character, it is an instructive next step. For a gentler start, the whiskies in our Smooth & Fruity quadrant are a better fit.

Should you add water to this Craigellachie at 46% ABV?

There is no need; at 46% it drinks well neat. Taste it without water first, then add a few drops if you like. Because it is not chill-filtered, it may turn slightly hazy with water or at low temperatures. That is perfectly normal and says nothing about its quality.