Decadent Drinks Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Four Cragganmore 36 Year Old 1989

Decadent Drinks Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Four Cragganmore 36 Year Old is an exceptionally mature Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, distilled at Cragganmore in 1989 and independently bottled in 2025. Matured entirely in a refill hogshead for 36 years, this limited release celebrates the distillery's richly textured, waxy character. Bottled at 51.8% ABV, with only 158 bottles produced, it offers remarkable depth through notes of beeswax, aged honey, polished oak, resinous herbs and elegant mature malt.

Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with aged Comté, toasted walnuts, honey-roasted almonds, buttery shortbread and pear tart. Its waxy texture and herbal complexity also complement mature hard cheeses and lightly caramelized desserts.

Tasting Notes: A deeply mature, waxy Speyside single malt featuring honeycomb, dried wildflowers, polished oak, gentle resinous notes and subtle herbal complexity. Its rich texture is balanced by restrained sweetness and elegant oak.

Nose: Honeycomb, beeswax, floral pollen and dried wildflowers mingle with polished oak, hay and delicate nutty notes.

Palate: Rich and waxy, with mature honey, buttery malt, gentle oak spice and subtle resinous and herbal notes.

Finish: Long and warming, with lingering honeyed sweetness, polished oak, gentle herbs and a softly drying character.