Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1989 Un-Chillfiltered Signatory

Cragganmore 2019 Special Release

I just couldn't resist this one, despite it being out of my price range: a medium-peated, cask-strength, uncoloured, non-chillfiltered, 12 year old Cragganmore. The standard 12 year old is a personal favourite of mine, so I was super intrigued (and excited) to get my hands on this. At almost 120 proof, this one is hot on the nose. With a splash of...

Score 95/100

Cragganmore 12 Year Old 20cl

This is a good dram. Very good indeed. If you ever had a Johnnie Walker, you will "get" this scotch right away. On the nose it's a mix of wet straw, chestnut and honey. Lots of honey. And a metallic and slightly chlorinated smoke. Mysterious and inviting. Couldn't get my nose out of my glass for the first 10-12 minutes. on the palate,...

Score 89/100

Cragganmore SMWS 37.113 Biscuit Bisque

A 15 year old Cragganmore from the SMWS matured in an ex-bourbon refill cask for a dozen years or so years then finished for a few years in a second fill Red-Wine Barrique. I quite like the Cragganmore 12 year old. It's a bit underpowered at 40% abv. But other than I think it's an underrated Speysider. So I was happy to grab this bottle when I was...

Score 85/100

Cragganmore 12 Year Old 20cl

I love the complex, smoky & peaty Islay whiskys, but the Cragganmore convinced me of tasting more Speyside malts in the future. Nose: Very(!) refreshing, fresh fruits (citrus), fresh grass, vanilla, slightly spicy (tobacco?) and smoky Body: Light to medium, but very smooth and delicate Palate: Semi sweet with a wide range of fruits; slightly...

Score 85/100