Grumpious
Craigellachie 13 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed
January 31, 2021 (edited November 5, 2021)
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.
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Thanks for the notes. One of the ones I’d been wondering about
@Ctrexman thanks! You have a great point re the mouthfeel and I didn’t do it justice in the review. Gonna add a couple adjectives on that front!
Nice review, I thought this was real good with excellent texture