Craigellachie 9 Years Old 2014 Monasteria (Whisky Dungeon Münster)

A 9 year old Craigellachie from the bottler Whisky Dungeon Münster, distilled in 2014, bottled at 52.6%. Craigellachie is a robust, oily Speyside single malt made on worm tub condensers. With age the meaty young spirit turns to pineapple, mango and a waxy depth.

It was distilled for the heavy, meaty spirit Craigellachie is known for, for an oily, robust make that turns tropical with age. A Madeira cask added raisin and a caramelised nuttiness. Young and extractive, the cask sheds vanillin (vanilla) and toasted sugars (light caramel) over the meaty spirit, the worm tub character still struck match sharp. A big sherry cask suits the muscular spirit, dried fruit meeting the meaty weight. Its malt has long been the muscular heart of the White Horse blend. Vanillin and oak lactones from the wood lend vanilla and coconut over the meaty malt.

At a natural 52.6% it is full and honeyed. Pineapple, malt and a savoury edge, with red berry and a dry spice from the cask. A dried fruit and a savoury, oily depth give it weight. It finishes robust, waxy and warm. This is a full bodied Speyside single malt of real character.