Craigellachie 13 Year

A lot of spice, especially pepper, right from the get go. The sweet notes temper it all though into a very nice, drinkable Speyside dram. I found this at Hazel's for $29.98 and should have bought a case instead of just two.

Nose: lightly spiced nuts and oak. bits of warm apple and caramel. hint of brine and buttermilk Palate: Spice and wood and green apple peels. Waxey mouthfeel. Hint of sweetness. Finish: Oily, waxey, spicy. Medium length

I am not fond of speyside malts, but this one i recommend. Nothing to die for, but definitively one of the greatest expressions i have had from that scottish region. As expected very light aroma, but a surprising taste and finish makes this one worth your money. Bottled at 46%abv (this is why it is better than other speyside malts) burnished gold color. On the nose is typical speyside and very simple: Pear juice, Apple juice Cinammon spice very gentle, Vanilla cream. On the palate it is full and delicious: Oaky, Spicy, Orange. Actually a Spice bomb; Caramelized apple and Honey. There is a puff of smoke somewhere. Call me crazy but it is there. Finish is long, another spice bomb made by pepper with some smoke. Overall i give to this fine dram a well deserved 89/100, and i am looking forward to taste older expressions.

Nose: baked apple pie, pineapples, smoke, vanilla , floral notes Palate: apples, pineapple, barbecue, vanilla sweetness, spice, oily, Finish: lingering taste of apples and pineapples, very long finish