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Title:
CRAGGANMORE Distillery Exclusive Nottingham Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Description:
Cragganmore Distillers Edition
Region: Speyside
ABV: 40% (box) / Your bottle: 48% (Distillery Exclusive Bottling – rare!)
Volume: 70 cl
Cask Finish: Port-Seasoned American Oak (Ruby Port influence)
The bottle itself is a Distillery Exclusive, 48% ABV
This is not the standard DE sold worldwide—it’s a rarer, distillery-only bottling that Diageo produces in small batches, and usually has a deeper flavour profile due to the higher ABV and hand-selected casks.
A nice catch for a collector.
Tasting Profile (Connaisseur Notes)
👃 Nose
• Honeyed malt, orchard fruit, and dried apricot (from Cragganmore’s classic DNA)
• Underneath: raspberry jam, red plum, and cocoa from the port cask
• A faint herbal smoke—Cragganmore’s signature whiff of wood smoke
👄 Palate
At 48%, expect more structure and width than the 40% DE:
• Silky arrival with sweet red fruits (cherries, strawberry compote)
• Layers of milk chocolate, roasted nuts, and spiced biscuits
• Light oak char + subtle pepper from the American oak
• Cragganmore’s complex malty backbone stays central
🧠 Complexity
This edition stands out because:
• Port-seasoned American oak brings sweetness without heaviness
• Cragganmore’s natural elegance stays intact
• The higher ABV elevates the spice, fruit, and subtle smoke
A whisky for someone who appreciates finesse over loud flavours.
Finish
• Medium to long
• Spicy oak, vanilla, cocoa dust
• Lingering berries + soft smoke
Very “Cragganmore”: elegant, layered, gently evolving.
Collectability & Value
🔥 Collectability Score: 8.5/10
Cragganmore Distillery Exclusive bottlings are not widely seen, and the combination with Port casks makes this even more special.
For your iCollect database, log it as:
Cragganmore – Distillery Exclusive Bottling – Port Seasoned American Oak – 48% ABV (2022 batch)
Estimated secondary value:
€120–€180 depending on batch and condition (higher if kept sealed with box).
Food Pairings (Connaisseur Notes)
• Dark chocolate (60–70%)
• Manchego or Comté
• Jamón Ibérico (yes, the fatty sweetness pairs beautifully with port notes)
• Cigar pairing: Davidoff Grand Cru or mild Montecristo No.4
Verdict
This is one of the best Cragganmore finishes—far more expressive than the standard 12 and more refined than many port finishes on the market.
It sits beautifully between fruity Speyside delicacy and port-driven richness.
A superb bottle in your collection, Rany—especially since distillery exclusives tend to disappear quietly and reappear as hidden gems.
Region: Speyside
ABV: 40% (box) / Your bottle: 48% (Distillery Exclusive Bottling – rare!)
Volume: 70 cl
Cask Finish: Port-Seasoned American Oak (Ruby Port influence)
The bottle itself is a Distillery Exclusive, 48% ABV
This is not the standard DE sold worldwide—it’s a rarer, distillery-only bottling that Diageo produces in small batches, and usually has a deeper flavour profile due to the higher ABV and hand-selected casks.
A nice catch for a collector.
Tasting Profile (Connaisseur Notes)
👃 Nose
• Honeyed malt, orchard fruit, and dried apricot (from Cragganmore’s classic DNA)
• Underneath: raspberry jam, red plum, and cocoa from the port cask
• A faint herbal smoke—Cragganmore’s signature whiff of wood smoke
👄 Palate
At 48%, expect more structure and width than the 40% DE:
• Silky arrival with sweet red fruits (cherries, strawberry compote)
• Layers of milk chocolate, roasted nuts, and spiced biscuits
• Light oak char + subtle pepper from the American oak
• Cragganmore’s complex malty backbone stays central
🧠 Complexity
This edition stands out because:
• Port-seasoned American oak brings sweetness without heaviness
• Cragganmore’s natural elegance stays intact
• The higher ABV elevates the spice, fruit, and subtle smoke
A whisky for someone who appreciates finesse over loud flavours.
Finish
• Medium to long
• Spicy oak, vanilla, cocoa dust
• Lingering berries + soft smoke
Very “Cragganmore”: elegant, layered, gently evolving.
Collectability & Value
🔥 Collectability Score: 8.5/10
Cragganmore Distillery Exclusive bottlings are not widely seen, and the combination with Port casks makes this even more special.
For your iCollect database, log it as:
Cragganmore – Distillery Exclusive Bottling – Port Seasoned American Oak – 48% ABV (2022 batch)
Estimated secondary value:
€120–€180 depending on batch and condition (higher if kept sealed with box).
Food Pairings (Connaisseur Notes)
• Dark chocolate (60–70%)
• Manchego or Comté
• Jamón Ibérico (yes, the fatty sweetness pairs beautifully with port notes)
• Cigar pairing: Davidoff Grand Cru or mild Montecristo No.4
Verdict
This is one of the best Cragganmore finishes—far more expressive than the standard 12 and more refined than many port finishes on the market.
It sits beautifully between fruity Speyside delicacy and port-driven richness.
A superb bottle in your collection, Rany—especially since distillery exclusives tend to disappear quietly and reappear as hidden gems.
Brewery or Distillery:
The Cragganmore Distillery
Size:
700 mL
Barcode:
5000281058559
Alcohol Percent:
48
Type of Alcohol:
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Year:
2025
Date Added:
2025-11-30 19:33:01
Series:
Distillery Exclusive
Percent Remaining:
100
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-11-30
Date Added:
2025-11-30 19:33:01
