There is something about refill ex-Bourbon barrels that tickles my senses. Let's see what this Craigellachie does to me...
46% abv, €65
single malt, non-chill filtered, natural colour
single malt, non-chill filtered, natural colour
Nose: rough at first, gooseberries, later sweet berry notes come through with baking spices, cinnamon, allspice and chocolate
Palate: again that roughness, sour berries, gooseberries, spicy, allspice, laurel, a hint of marmite, dark chocolate, tobacco leaves
Finish: firm, medium long, sour red berries, dark chocolate
Mark: +++++
Mark: +++++
Conclusion: A rough start, but in the end, she is quite alright.
More info: distilled in 1997, matured in a refill ex-Bourbon barrel, bottled on 01-07-2014
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