Cragganmore 18 Year Old 1992 Un-Chillfiltered Signatory

Cragganmore 21 yo (OB, Special release 1989-2010, 56%)

This Cragganmore is one of 2010 Diageo Special Releases: the standard 12 yo is known for its elegance and subtlety, let's see what other 9 years of aging in refill american oak casks will bring. N: when neat, alcohol is predominant; still it's fresh, fruity but a bit sour - reminds of unripe prunes. Then you have some raisins, but it definetely...

Score 83/100

Cragganmore 12 Year Old 20cl

Nose: Fresh, crisp and intoxicating. Nothing distasteful, but everything blended together to alert the senses that you are about to drink a good whisky. I am having a hard time detecting anything coming out from the background. Palate: Cool and refreshing as it hits the tongue, building in mass as it wakes up the sides of the mouth. Finish:...

Score 79/100

Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1993 A.D. Rattray

Cragganmore was founded in 1869 in Ballindaloch. This is, of course, the heart of Speyside. The founder chose this location because of the Craggan burn that provides the water, but also the Strathspey Railway for transportation. This 14 Year Old appeared in 2007 by A.D. Rattray. The nose is clean and malty. Reminds me a bit of pastry. Lemon tart....

Score 85/100

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