Cragganmore

Cragganmore, Distillery Number 17

After a wonderful morning interlude at Balvenie distillery, I decided to travel out to Cragganmore after lunch. This distillery is located nine miles south of Aberlour.

It is part of the Diageo which meant a free tour with my passport. The malt is unpeated and the casks are ex-Bourbon.

Tasting notes: Cragganmore Distiller's Edition - 12 years old and a wee bit more.

Aged in Bourbon Casks and then in Port Wine Casks for a few months.

Light colour, delicate nose, sweet taste with a hint of smoke. I would be happy to add this whisky to my drinks cabinet.

It is unfortunate that after the tour is over, the visitor does not have the option to purchase whisky by the dram. This was part of my experience at Tullibardine and Edradour distilleries and I would like this to be adopted by all distilleries who welcome visitors. 

I believe that this is part of the "So many fine whiskies, so little time" syndrome that whisky lovers suffer from.