The Whiskyphiles

Cragganmore

cragganmore-distillery

History The distillery was founded in 1869 by John Smith on land leased from Sir George Macpherson-Grant. The site was chosen by Smith both for its proximity to the waters of the Craggan burn and because it was close to the Strathspey Railway. Smith was an experienced distiller, having already been manager of the Macallan, Glenlivet, Glenfarclas and Wishaw distilleries.

The Whiskyphiles tasting notes

Official bottling
  • Cragganmore-12-Years-Old-single-malt-scotch-whisky Cragganmore 12 Years Old (2015) – Cragganmore 12 Years Old (40%, OB, 2014) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 40% ABV, £33.83 Score: 84/100 What they say: Nestling on the banks of the legendary salmon river, Cragganmore is, for many, the home of the definitive Speyside malt. Hugely complex, rich with layers of flavour and a whiff of smoke in the finish. […]
  • Cragganmore-1987-Distillers-Edition Cragganmore 1987 Distillers Edition (2017) – Cragganmore 1987 Distillers Edition (40%, OB, CggD-6552, 2001) Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Origin: Cragganmore Distillery Bottling: Diageo, Distillers Edition ABV: 40% Cost: £57.83 What they say: Cragganmore Distillers Edition The complexity of Cragganmore makes it an out-of-the-ordinary choice for a second cask finish. However, port-wine casks provide the perfectly harmonious partner. Information: Distillery: CragganmoreTM Age: […]
  • cragganmore-1997-bottled-2010-port-wood-finish-distillers-edition-whiskycragganmore-1997-bottled-2010-port-wood-finish-distillers-edition-whisky Cragganmore 1997 Distillers Edition (2019) – Cragganmore 1997 Distillers Edition whisky review: A touch more citric spirit and musty Port cask than usual but still a great expression, loving the strawberry and lime combination in this expression and the general fluffy and jammy sweet qualities. 86/100
  • cragganmore-1998-bottled-2012-port-wood-finish-distillers-edition-whisky Cragganmore 1998 Distillers Edition (2017) – Cragganmore 1998 Distillers Edition (40%, OB, CggD-6564, 2012) Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Origin: Cragganmore Distillery Bottling: Diageo; Distillers Edition ABV: 40% Cost: £57.83 What they say: Cragganmore Distillers Edition The complexity of Cragganmore makes it an out-of-the-ordinary choice for a second cask finish. However, port-wine casks provide the perfectly harmonious partner. Information: Distillery: CragganmoreTM Age: […]
  • cragganmore-2003-bottled-2015-port-wood-finish-distillers-edition-whisky Cragganmore 2003 Distillers Edition (2020) – Cragganmore 2003 Distillers Edition Whisky Review: Feeling a little thin in texture at 40% ABV but otherwise lovely soft fruits and cereals and that gentle suggestion of smoke & spices. 83/100
Independent Bottling
Master of Malt
  • Cragganmore-20-Years-Old-Master-Of-Malt-single-malt-scotch-whisky Cragganmore 20 Years Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt) (2013) – Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 (54.2%, Master of Malt, Cask 1157, 274 bottles, 2011) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 54.2%ABV, RRP £49.95 for 70cl Score 85/100 What they say: A 20 year old single cask Cragganmore. We absolutely love this, it has just the right amount of sweetness, and just the right amount […]
Scotch Malt Whisky Society
  • SMWS 37.67 Tongue tingling treasure SMWS 37.67 Tongue tingling treasure (2015) – Beautiful, my absolute favourite of the tasting! A perfect blend of spirit and wood character really shows off this Cragganmore at its finest! 89/100
  • SMWS-37-74-Fresh-&-Fluffy SMWS 37.74 Fresh & fluffy (2017) – Cragganmore 18 Years Old 1997 37.74 Fresh & fluffy (54.3%, SMWS, 2nd Fill Sauternes, 204 Bottles, 2016) Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Origin: Cragganmore Distillery Bottling: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society ABV: 54.3% Cost: £69.50 What they say: Cask No 37.74 On the nose neat: new towels smelling fresh and feeling fluffy as well […]
  • smws-37-81 SMWS 37.81 Orange Turmeric Margarita (2016) – Cragganmore 13 years old 2002 37.81 Orange Turmeric Margarita (56.6%, SMWS, 2nd Fill Sauternes, 270 Bottles, 2016) Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Origin: Cragganmore distillery Bottling: Scotch Malt Whisky Society ABV: 56.6% Cost: £58.20 What they say: Cask 37.81 A perfumed aroma leapt out of the glass and combined with fruity cinnamon apple rings […]