Craigellachie 13 Year

Honey and bread. Long finish.

Good whisky! Very rich taste with candy and fruity notes.

Honey. Oily. I love this scotch.

Spiced honey - kalani loves it

The nose on this dram is quite lively with lots to explore. Initially there are grassy notes as if I’d just walked out into a damp dewy field in the morning. Further on comes fresh cut hay and then a rich maltiness is next. Let it breathe a bit and there are some apples and just a hint of baking spice. Palate packs a good amount of flavor in what feels like a small package. Earthy herbal notes are first on the scene, followed by decadent cereals next. That malt comes with a bit of sweetness and reminds me of a delicious bowl of oatmeal (if it was made with barley). Nutmeg and clove finish it off and the 46% ABV does a nice job of carrying it all just long enough. Finish is short, with the usual suspects of dry wood and some bitter tannins but not unpleasant; just expected. Overall a really good whisky, like the Aberfeldy 12 I reviewed the other night, this is clean and simple, but robust enough to stand on its own or carry other flavors, so I see why it gets used for blending. If you can get a bottle or pour of this single malt I would recommend.