Craigellachie 2011 The Solaria Series Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl, 67.9% ABV

The Craigellachie 2011 The Solaria Series Single Malt Scotch Whisky is an exquisite offering from the Whisky Illuminati. Distilled in 2011 and aged in a single first-fill Spanish oak sherry butt, it was bottled at a cask strength of 67.9% ABV in 2018. Limited to only 100 bottles, this edition is part of the unique Solaria Series, where part of the whisky continues to age further in the cask.

Specifications:

• Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Origin: Scotland
• Region: Speyside
• Distillery: Craigellachie
• Bottler: Whisky Illuminati
• Series: The Solaria Series
• Year Distilled: 2011
• Year Bottled: 2018
• Bottles Produced: 100
• ABV: 67.9%
• Bottle Size: 70cl
• Cask Type: First-fill Spanish oak sherry butt (Cask number 900328)

Tasting Notes:

• Nose:
  • Ripe oranges
  • Dried figs
  • Blackberries
  • Cinnamon spice
  • Fresh mint
  • Toasted oak
  • Christmas cake
  • Mulled wine
  • Toasted barley
• Palate:
  • Dark chocolate
  • Black pepper
  • Burnt sugar
  • Malt loaf
  • Walnut
  • Creamy mouthfeel
• Finish:
  • Long and satisfying
  • Nutty warmth
  • Lingering festive spices

This whisky showcases an intense sherried profile and a high cask strength, promising a robust and complex tasting experience. The special aging process and limited production make it a unique and collectible addition for any whisky enthusiast.