Cragganmore 1976-1993 | CASK StrengthSpeyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Bottled by: Gordon & MacPhail 70cl 53. 8% This Cragganmore was distilled in 1976 and bottled in 1993 by Gordon & MacPhail at a natural cask strength of 53. 8% Vol. A different and more potent example of this make that is all on oils and spices, more highlander than Speysider really. A big nose of walnut oil, fresh grass, paint and garden fruits with big simmering spices and coffee on the palate. This is a bold and

The quality remains constant though and this is a rare chance to get one of these great drams in all its 'Mor'-sized glory

Only 348 bottles were produced at 54

matured for 41 years in a sherry butt

A pleasing example of Auchentoshan Lowland whisky from the 1980s

modern official single cask from Ardbeg

a white port pipe (a large cask with tapering ends used almost exclusively for port) and yielded a generous total of 710 bottles at its sturdy natural cask strength of 56

barley and lemony phenolic notes

followed by Batch 3 bottled for the USA and Batch 4 going into travel retail

These late 60s sherried Cragganmores could be wonderfully resinous and fat whiskies

This is a fantastic whisky that really shows how a spirit can improve in its bottle

terrific weight and development which leaves a powerful long lasting impression on the palate

Brora was still pretty heavily peated in 1977