Some whiskies tell you where they’re from with the very first sip. Craigellachie 12 Year Old – Old Malt Cask by Hunter Laing does exactly that. Bottled from a single sherry butt, this Speyside single malt carries the weight of tradition and the elegance of thoughtful aging. Bold, muscular, and richly textured, it’s a whisky that doesn’t rush to impress, it simply delivers.

Hunter Laing – Old Malt Cask Craigellachie 12 Year Old Sherry Butt Cask 70cl
Brand: Hunter Laing – Old Malt Cask | Category: Speyside Single Malt | ABV: 50% | Origin: Craigellachie, Scotland | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Intense and enveloping, imagine walking into a dark wood-paneled room filled with dried fruit, antique leather, and the faintest trace of burnt orange.
Palate: Deep, chewy, and layered. Rich notes of stewed plums, fig compote, dark chocolate, and warming clove unfold slowly, revealing Craigellachie’s signature meaty malt character under a blanket of sherry richness.
Finish: Long, resonant, and spicy. A medley of dried fruit, oak tannin, and a lingering earthy smokiness make for a satisfying, contemplative ending.

Production Details:
Drawn from a single sherry butt and bottled at a robust 50% ABV without chill-filtration or added color, this release from the revered Old Malt Cask series is a pure, unfiltered expression of Craigellachie’s soul. The sherry cask imparts both structure and sensuality, enriching the distillate’s signature weighty style with depth and complexity.

Perfect For:
Cold nights, quiet company, or when you want a whisky that demands and rewards, your full attention. It’s the pour you reach for when the fire’s low, the room is still, and the night is yours.

Expert Notes:
Old Malt Cask releases are known for spotlighting distillery character without distraction, and this one does exactly that. Craigellachie’s muscular spirit shines through the sherry, creating a dram that’s powerful yet poised.

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ “Sherry bomb with attitude. Not sweet, just deep, bold, and beautiful.”
🗣️ “Exactly what I hoped for. Big mouthfeel, zero compromise.”
🗣️ “This is a ‘sit down and shut up’ whisky, in the best possible way.”

Interesting Fact:
Craigellachie’s distillate is famously sulfurous and full-bodied, a result of using old fashioned worm tub condensers. It gives the whisky that unmistakable “funk” that fans crave and critics admire.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat or with a few drops of water to tame the heat and let the sherry influence unfold. Pair it with a slice of fruitcake, aged blue cheese, or a square of dark sea salt chocolate.

Distillery Background:
Craigellachie Distillery sits in the heart of Speyside but has always stood apart, stubbornly bold, fiercely traditional, and proud of its distinctive weighty style. Hunter Laing’s Old Malt Cask series has made a name for bottling whiskies that let distilleries speak for themselves, no blending, no compromise. This 12-year-old is Craigellachie in its purest, richest form.