Cragganmore distillery
Whisky Distillery Cragganmore
Cragganmore is a whiskey distillery in Ballindalloch, Moray, Scotland. The distillery is part of the spirits group Diageo (formerly United Distillers ), the whiskey is marketed as part of the Classic Malts series of operations.
History
The distillery was founded in 1869 by John Smith at the foot of Craggan More Hill. It is located on the lands of Ballindalloch Castle in the village of Ballindalloch in Banffshire in the north- east of Scotland. The place was chosen by Smith because of its proximity to both the Bach Craggan Burn as well as for railway Strathspey Railway. He had to persuade the landowner Sir George Macpherson - Grant, to lease him a piece of land near the railroad.
Smith was his character an expert when it comes to whiskey distillation. He previously served as manager of the Macallan, Glenlivet, Glenfarclas and the Clydesdale distillery in Wishaw. The Strathspey Railway has now been decommissioned; However, her runs along the Speyside Way walking. The Distillery Cragganmore is the official Malt Whisky Trail in Scotland, which takes in eight distilleries in Speyside.
Production
For the production of whiskey is only pure, over hard Diabasgestein used flowing spring water from the Craggan Burn. The malt used comes from the Roseisle Maltings in Elgin and has a phenol content before only 2 ppm. The two stills that are used in the second firing ( spirit stills ), are unique flat and short and each hold 6,700 l This form contributes significantly to the aroma and taste of Cragganmore.
Products
12 Years Old
The default Whisky Cragganmore of the house is of a golden, slightly dark color. His smell is said rightly, to be one of the most complex of all single malts. A light, sweet, floral fragrance mixed with a solid body and a malty flavor. The finish is long-lasting, is slightly smoky and very aromatic.
Distiller 's Edition
Annually offered Distiller 's Editions aged in barrels that once contained port wine. Thus it smells sweeter than his younger relative and leaves traces of spices on the palate.
Special Edition
At irregular intervals Cragganmore Special Editions issues. It is -bottled, which are offered in a limited edition and numbered bottles.