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Rosencrantz

Craigellachie 23 Year

Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland

Reviewed May 6, 2020 (edited February 5, 2022)
4.5
4.5 out of 5 stars
The nose is very citrus and gentle, with an enveloping hint of wax pastels. Honey and vanilla caress the nose, opening the door to more fruity tones, of pineapple and mango, and sweet, almond nougat. Very elegant and harmonious. On the palate it is slightly spicy, with cinnamon and a touch of pepper, increasing the fruity and tropical soul together with vanilla and honey wrapped in wax. Citrus fruits are always very bright and present, with a predominance of lemon, together with a herbaceous and balsamic touch on the background. Very pasty and rich, with a rhubarb note that creeps in the aromas and revives the experience, keeping it varied and engaging. Long and balsamic finish, made of wax, lemon, rhubarb and wood. Stratified and complex, elegant and almost austere, it takes time and concentration to grasp its facets, it is certainly not suitable for a distracted drink in its fiercely elitist essence.
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  • Rosencrantz
    May 9, 2020

    @cascode absolutely, the price is way too high. I've read wonders of the Douglas Laing's version, hope to try that one too.

  • cascode
    May 9, 2020

    @Rosencrantz Nice review. I've had the 13 and 17 year expressions, but there is a major leap in price up to the 23. I'd love to try it, but there is too much Springbank I can buy for half the price 😀

  • Scott_E
    May 7, 2020

    @PBMichiganWolverine won’t forget that. Just being modest. Rare treat.

  • Rosencrantz
    May 7, 2020

    @Scott_E and @PBMichiganWolverine, give me time!!! Or give me samples... lol

  • PBMichiganWolverine
    May 6, 2020

    @Scott_E and don’t forget the once in a lifetime 51 yr old that we had

  • Scott_E
    May 6, 2020

    Haven’t tried this but had the 13 and 17. Would love to try the 19 as well. Good stuff Craigellachie produces.

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