Craigellachie 16 Year Old 2009 (cask 304606) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Rich single malt matured 16 years in a single American oak cask, delivering creamy vanilla, spice and orchard fruit notes. Distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2025, limited single cask expression with refined finish. Craigellachie Connoisseurs Choice Single Cask #304606 16 year old 60.1% ABV Nose: Bold, warming nose of toffee and vanilla layered with ripe pear and lemon zest, drawn from the American oak cask. Honeyed sweetness rises over creamy oak, while spice—white pepper, clove, a hint of nutmeg—brightens the aroma. Subtle malt and dried f Palate: Bold and velvety, this Craigellachie opens with vanilla and caramel from the American oak, layered with toasted spice and malt sweetness. Zest of orange and pear lift the palate, while white pepper and ginger deliver a warming bite. The texture is Finish: Long, warming finish of vanilla and toasted oak, with citrus zest and ginger spice. The sweetness tails into a resinous, oak-driven fade, leaving a peppery warmth that lingers gracefully, revealing subtle orchard fruits and a touch of caramel.