Caskshare Collective Series Craigellachie 21 Year Old 2003 Cask CR.03.01

Caskshare Collective Series Craigellachie 21 Year Old is a limited-edition Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distilled at Craigellachie Distillery on June 27, 2003, and bottled in 2024. Matured for 21 years in a first-fill American oak Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead, this single-cask expression was bottled at a natural cask strength of 56.7% ABV. Drawn from cask CR.03.01, with an outturn of just 195 bottles, it brings together Craigellachie's robust, richly textured spirit with sweet sherry notes, tropical pineapple and toasted marshmallow. Part of Caskshare's Collective Series, the release features artwork by illustrator Steve Carroll.

Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate truffles, sticky toffee pudding, toasted pecans, aged Manchego, caramelized pineapple and dried-fruit cake. The Pedro Ximénez cask influence also complements roasted nuts and rich desserts.

Tasting Notes: A rich and layered single malt featuring creamy sweetness, Pedro Ximénez sherry richness, tropical pineapple, toasted marshmallow and buttery character, balanced by a refreshing tangy zest and a long, sweet finish.

Nose: Creamy, indulgent aromas with an orchard-fruit character and a rich, inviting sweetness.

Palate: Luxuriously buttery and full-bodied, with tropical freshness, pineapple and tangy citrus zest adding vibrancy to the sweet sherry influence.

Finish: Long and satisfying, with lingering sweetness and a subtle, vibrant afterglow.