Cragganmore 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml
Cragganmore 12 Year Old is Diageo's flagship representative of Speyside within the Classic Malts series, distilled at the Cragganmore distillery founded in 1869 by John Smith, whose family also managed The Macallan and The Glenlivet. Distinguished by unusual flat-topped spirit stills rather than the more common swan-neck design, along with traditional worm-tub condensers, this whisky has earned recognition from the late Michael Jackson as having one of the most complex noses of any single malt Scotch, and much of its production goes into iconic Diageo blends including Johnnie Walker Black Label and Old Parr.
Bottled at 40% ABV after 12 years primarily in refill bourbon casks, the nose brings elegant floral notes of heather, plum, honeysuckle, and rose, layered with fruit salad, smoked almonds, and stemmy hay. The palate delivers rich honey, stone fruits, chestnuts, walnuts, and almonds with berry sweetness, finishing smoky with good length and a delicate peppery spice.
A benchmark Speyside expression that rewards attention with far more complexity than its approachable price point suggests, Cragganmore 12 Year Old is an excellent choice for whisky drinkers ready to step up from entry-level single malts, and a worthy addition for any Classic Malts collector.
Cragganmore 12 Year Old is Diageo's flagship representative of Speyside within the Classic Malts series, distilled at the Cragganmore distillery founded in 1869 by John Smith, whose family also managed The Macallan and The Glenlivet. Distinguished by unusual flat-topped spirit stills rather than the more common swan-neck design, along with traditional worm-tub condensers, this whisky has earned recognition from the late Michael Jackson as having one of the most complex noses of any single malt Scotch, and much of its production goes into iconic Diageo blends including Johnnie Walker Black Label and Old Parr.
Bottled at 40% ABV after 12 years primarily in refill bourbon casks, the nose brings elegant floral notes of heather, plum, honeysuckle, and rose, layered with fruit salad, smoked almonds, and stemmy hay. The palate delivers rich honey, stone fruits, chestnuts, walnuts, and almonds with berry sweetness, finishing smoky with good length and a delicate peppery spice.
A benchmark Speyside expression that rewards attention with far more complexity than its approachable price point suggests, Cragganmore 12 Year Old is an excellent choice for whisky drinkers ready to step up from entry-level single malts, and a worthy addition for any Classic Malts collector.
