Celebrate Cragganmore’s refined Speyside charm with this 25 Year Old 1995 release, part of the First Editions Authors Series dedicated to Tom Kettle. Drawn from a single Sherry Butt (#18444) and bottled in March 2021 at a limited run of 303 bottles, this expression highlights the distillery’s signature light smoke and complex fruitiness, elegantly elevated by extended sherry maturation. Non-chill-filtered to preserve its natural depth, this bottling offers a sophisticated exploration of Cragganmore’s enduring allure.
Why We Think You’ll Love It:
- 25-year Speyside gem capturing Cragganmore’s trademark balance of fruit, smoke, and complexity
- Single Sherry Butt maturation lends luxurious depth, with pronounced dried fruit and warming spice
- An exclusive release of 303 bottles, ideal for both collectors and fans of distinctive sherried malts
- Part of the Authors Series, paying tribute to the literary legacy of Tom Kettle and presenting a whisk(e)y that tells its own story
Step into the world of sherried sophistication with this rare Cragganmore—an artful union of Speyside finesse and richly layered cask influence that’s sure to leave a lasting impression.
Bottle Information
Bottle Information
Bottler: Hunter Laing & Co.
Cask Type: Sherry Butt
Cask #: #18444
ABV: 57.2%
Type: Single Malt
Region: Speyside
Age: 25 Year Old
Vintage: 1995
Volume: 70cl
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Nose: Inviting aromas of baked apple, dried apricot, and subtle walnut, underscored by a gentle wisp of sweet smoke
Palate: A rich tapestry of toffee, dark chocolate, and soft mulling spices unfolds over Cragganmore’s smooth, malty core, with hints of orange zest adding brightness
Finish: Long and warming, lingering on notes of sherry-soaked fruit, a softly smoky undertone, and a final touch of oak and cocoa
