Craigellachie 14 yo (2007/2022), Adelphi Selection, 60.9%

Introduction

Craigellachie 14 yo (2007/2022) represents the pinnacle of Adelphi Selection’s commitment to discovering exceptional single cask whiskies, handpicked exclusively for the Danish market to showcase the distinctive sulfurous character that Craigellachie distillery is renowned for.

Production Method

• Raw materials: Premium Scottish malted barley, processed at Craigellachie Distillery in Speyside, known for its traditional techniques and worm tub condensers
• Distillation process: Double distilled in traditional copper pot stills using Craigellachie’s signature long fermentation and oil-fired distillation methods
• Maturation: Aged for 14 years (2007-2022) in a carefully selected sherry cask, allowing for deep flavor development and complexity
• Special techniques: Bottled at natural cask strength (60.9%) without chill filtration or artificial coloring, preserving all original character and intensity

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich dried fruits, pronounced sherry influence, roasted nuts, subtle sulfurous notes, and dark chocolate with hints of tropical fruits and old leather
• Palate: Intense and full-bodied with bold sherry characteristics, dark fruits, toasted oak, caramelized sugar, and distinctive meaty Craigellachie notes balanced with warming baking spices
• Finish: Exceptionally long and warming with persistent dried fruits, oak spices, subtle sulfur, and a lingering sweet maltiness that slowly fades

Recommended Serving

• Serving temperature: Room temperature (16-18°C)
• Glass recommendation: Tulip-shaped nosing glass or Glencairn whisky glass
• Serving ideas: Best enjoyed neat; given the high strength, a few drops of spring water can be added to open up additional flavors
• Food pairings: Dark chocolate with high cocoa content, dried fruits, aged cheeses, or enjoyed as a contemplative digestif

Product Specifications

• Alcohol content: 60.9% ABV (cask strength)
• Bottle size: 700ml
• Country/Region of origin: Scotland, Speyside
• Certifications/Awards: Selected by Adelphi’s renowned tasting panel, headed by whisky expert Charles MacLean

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

This Craigellachie 14-year-old represents a pinnacle of single cask whisky craftsmanship, offering a depth of character rarely encountered even among premium Speyside malts.

With only a single cask bottled exclusively for the Danish market, quantities are extremely limited and each bottle represents a fleeting opportunity to experience this exceptional expression.

Adelphi Selection’s reputation as one of Scotland’s most respected independent bottlers ensures that only casks of remarkable quality bear their name and seal of approval.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Whisky connoisseurs and collectors worldwide eagerly anticipate each Adelphi release, with bottles frequently selling out within days of release.

Dedicated whisky enthusiasts who have experienced previous Adelphi-selected Craigellachie bottlings consistently return for these distinctive expressions, recognizing their exceptional quality and investment potential.

The selection process involves Adelphi’s expert tasting panel, including renowned whisky authority Charles MacLean, ensuring only truly outstanding casks receive the Adelphi seal of approval.

From Craigellachie Distillery to You

By choosing this exceptional bottling, you’re experiencing the culmination of generations of Scottish whisky-making tradition, carefully preserved and selected to offer you an uncompromising sensory journey.

The distinctive Craigellachie character, with its subtle sulfurous notes and robust profile, has earned devotion from whisky enthusiasts who appreciate its honest, characterful approach to Speyside whisky making.

Join the select group of enthusiasts who appreciate the distinctive character of Craigellachie and the uncompromising quality standards of Adelphi Selection by adding this remarkable expression to your collection.