Finally, the new release from one of our favorite distilleries. Bottled at 92 proof with no coloring whatsoever, the retro packaging is perfect. Craigellachie is a great distillery that's been lost in Bacardi's blending program for years. We're lucky that they finally got clued into how lovely this special distillery can be on its own. This maltier-styled malt is known for being kind of old school in nature. The distiller says this whisky is initially matured in ex-Sherry casks, then half the batch goes into first fill bourbon barrels, while the remainder is finished in first fill Sherry casks. You'll find very subtle undertones of rich maltiness mingled with herbs, nuts, citrus, and earth. A slight smokiness underneath keeps it all very interesting.