Jose-Massu-Espinel
Craigellachie 13 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed
March 26, 2020 (edited July 6, 2020)
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.
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