Craigellachie – 17 Year Old 2006-2024 Douglas Laing Old Particular Single Cask DL18198 (70cl, 49.3%)

This is a 17 year old Craigellachie single malt from Speyside, bottled by Douglas Laing for their Old Particular range in a 70cl bottle. It was distilled in August 2006 and bottled in January 2024 at 49.3% ABV, without colouring or chill filtration. The whisky was matured in a single refill barrel, cask DL18198, and 146 bottles were produced. The label notes describe gentle spice and sweet cereal on the nose. The palate brings ginger, mixed fruit and a subtle nutty sweetness, and the finish has early vanilla, lingering spice and a slightly dry, warming character.