Some whiskies speak. This one growls. From the bold Craigellachie distillery and bottled under Douglas Laing’s Old Particular label, this 15 year old single cask release is a muscular, richly sherried Speysider that doesn’t flinch. Matured exclusively in a sherry butt, it’s a rare gem that offers unfiltered, untamed character, straight from the cask to your glass.

Old Particular – Craigellachie 15 Year Old Single Cask Sherry Butt
Brand: Craigellachie (Old Particular) | Category: Single Malt | ABV: Cask Strength (varies by bottling) | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: A blast of dark fruit and spice, black cherries, clove, and leather-bound books. There’s a whiff of cigar box and old sherry cellars.
Palate: Viscous, powerful, and brooding. Black forest cake, spiced plums, and walnut oil dominate, followed by bitter chocolate and a faint sulphuric touch that fans of sherried malts crave.
Finish: Long and gripping. Bold oak tannins, burnt orange zest, and espresso bitterness linger with serious authority.

Production Details
Drawn from a single sherry butt, unchillfiltered, no coloring, no dilution. This is Craigellachie’s malt in its rawest, most expressive form. Douglas Laing’s Old Particular series is all about individuality, and this bottle is unapologetically full of it.

Perfect For
A stormy night. A dark leather chair. Miles Davis on vinyl. This isn’t a whisky for background sipping, it’s the main event. Ideal for whisky lovers who chase bold, non conformist pours.

Expert Notes
Old Particular releases are coveted for their rarity and purity. With only a few hundred bottles pulled from the cask, this 15 year old Craigellachie is a standout for its sherry bomb intensity and Speyside grit.

Customer Reviews
“Felt like I was tasting Speyside’s shadow side. Loved it.”   Erik, Mandaluyong
“Rich, bold, unapologetic. Exactly how I like my whisky.”   Janelle, Cebu
“This one’s not shy, huge flavor, serious presence.”   Tom, Quezon City

Interesting Fact
Craigellachie is known for its use of traditional worm tub condensers, a rare method that adds a meaty, sulfuric depth to its spirit. When paired with a sherry cask, it becomes a powerhouse dram that stands out in any lineup.

Serving Suggestions
Let it sit in the glass, this one needs time to unfurl. Try it neat first. If the sherry feels too tight, a drop or two of water opens up a wave of red fruit and smoke. Don’t even think about ice.

Distillery Background
Craigellachie has always gone its own way. Nestled in the heart of Speyside, the distillery produces a bold, muscular malt that defies the region’s reputation for lightness. Its style, combined with the Old Particular series’ commitment to raw, single cask expressions, makes this release a celebration of whisky’s wilder side.