Cragganmore 12 Year Old

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Speyside's representative in Diageo's Classic Malts. Apple, pear and honey with floral notes and a whisper of smoke — a gentle, complex 12-year-old.

Details

Brand	Cragganmore
Distillery	Cragganmore
Origin	Scotland / Speyside
Style	Single Malt
Age	12 yrs
ABV	40%
Cask	Refill American and European oak casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Apple, pear and gentle honey, with floral notes and subtle smoke.
Palate: Medium-bodied, with soft fruit, toffee and nutty cereal, plus cinnamon and vanilla.
Finish: Smooth and warming, with malt, delicate spice and a final wisp of smoke.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
With water
Highball

Take it neat or with a splash of water to appreciate the layers of fruit, flowers and malt. Light at 40%, it also makes an aromatic highball.

Food pairing

Roast chicken or pork, white fish meunière, or desserts with walnuts and apple.

Background & production

A single malt from Cragganmore distillery at Ballindalloch in Speyside. Founded in 1869 by John Smith, it is now owned by Diageo.

Its spirit stills are short with flat tops, a distinctive shape said to shape the whisky's aroma and flavour.

The 12 Year Old was chosen to represent Speyside in the Classic Malts range launched by Diageo (then United Distillers). It is matured in refill American and European oak casks and bottled at 40% ABV.