Cragganmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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| Management number | 253566790 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$34.40 | Model Number | 253566790 | ||
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Cragganmore 12 Year Old is one of the most complex and intellectually rewarding single malts in the Speyside canon — a whisky chosen by Diageo as one of its original six Classic Malts of Scotland, a distinction that speaks to its exceptional quality and its ability to represent the very best of what Speyside has to offer. Founded in 1869 by John Smith — widely regarded as the most knowledgeable distiller of his era — Cragganmore sits on the banks of the River Spey near Ballindalloch, and its distinctive flat-topped pot stills produce a spirit of remarkable aromatic complexity that has fascinated whisky lovers for generations.
Matured for 12 years in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, Cragganmore 12 develops a character that is simultaneously delicate and complex — a whisky that rewards patience and attention. The nose is extraordinarily layered and aromatic: fresh cut grass, heather, and a gentle floral sweetness open up to reveal notes of malt biscuit, dried fruit, dark chocolate, and a subtle smokiness that is entirely unique to Cragganmore. On the palate, it's medium-bodied and beautifully structured: ripe plum, toffee, toasted oak, and a warming herbal spice build with an elegance and precision that makes it one of the most food-friendly and contemplative single malts available. The finish is long, dry, and gently complex — dried fruit, malt, and a lingering herbal warmth fading gracefully.
A whisky for those who seek depth over drama — Cragganmore 12 is Speyside complexity at its most refined and most rewarding.
- Distillery: Cragganmore Distillery, Ballindalloch, Speyside, Scotland (est. 1869)
- Region: Speyside
- Age: 12 Years
- ABV: 40% / Proof: 80
- Size: 750 mL
- Style: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Maturation: Ex-bourbon & ex-sherry casks
- Recognition: Diageo Classic Malts of Scotland
- Tasting Notes: Heather, fresh grass, malt biscuit, dried fruit, dark chocolate, ripe plum, toffee, herbal spice
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