Craigellachie 17 Year Old 2009 Cask Strength Collection Signatory Vintage 70cl, 55.5%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep gold.
Nose: Ripe orchard fruit, honey, orange peel, warming spice and polished oak.
Palate: Rich and full with sweet malt, baked fruit, caramel, gentle wine-cask richness and peppery depth.
Finish: Long, warming and layered with fruit sweetness, spice and lingering oak.
Description
Craigellachie 17 Year Old 2009 Cask Strength Collection Signatory Vintage 70cl, 55.5% is a richly styled Speyside single malt that combines mature distillery character with the focused detail of Signatory Vintage’s Cask Strength Collection. Distilled in 2009 and bottled at 17 years old, this release is presented at a full natural 55.5% ABV, giving it the kind of weight, texture and intensity that appeals immediately to buyers who enjoy whisky with real presence.
What makes this bottle especially attractive is the cask direction. The supplied label shows a 1st fill Madeira hogshead finish, which gives the whisky a different angle from the more common sherry-led cask styles. That should bring a mix of ripe fruit, warming spice, polished oak and a slightly richer sweetness around Craigellachie’s naturally characterful Speyside profile. The decanter-style bottle and original Signatory tube complete the look beautifully, making this a bottle with both serious drinking appeal and strong shelf presence.
Why Choose Craigellachie 17 Year Old 2009 Cask Strength Collection Signatory Vintage 70cl, 55.5%
This bottle stands out because it offers Craigellachie in a very clearly defined independent format. The 2009 vintage, 17 year age statement, cask strength presentation and 1st fill Madeira hogshead finish all give it a much sharper identity than a broader small-batch release.
It is also a strong choice for buyers who enjoy richer Speyside whisky with structure and individuality. Craigellachie already has a firm distillery character, and at 55.5% ABV this release should carry that personality with extra depth, texture and warmth. The limited bottle count adds even more appeal for collectors and enthusiasts who like well-specified releases.
Ideal For.
This bottle is ideal for drinkers who enjoy cask strength Speyside single malt with mature depth, fruit richness and warming spice.
It is ideal for collectors looking for clearly detailed Signatory Vintage releases with bottle numbering, limited outturn and original presentation.
It is also ideal for gifting to someone who appreciates Craigellachie, less common wine-cask finishing and premium independent bottlings with real shelf presence.
Product Details
Product Name: Craigellachie 17 Year Old 2009 Cask Strength Collection Signatory Vintage 70cl, 55.5%.
Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Distillery: Craigellachie.
Region: Speyside, Scotland.
Bottler: Signatory Vintage.
Series: Cask Strength Collection.
Distilled: 20/01/2009.
Bottled: 16/02/2026.
Stated Age: 17 Years Old.
Cask Type: 1st Fill Madeira Hogshead Finish.
Cask Number: 210.
Bottle Number: No. 282.
Bottle Count: 297 bottles.
Bottle Size: 70cl.
ABV: 55.5%.
Additional Details: Un-chillfiltered and natural colour.
Presentation: Decanter-style bottle with original Signatory Vintage Cask Strength Collection tube shown.
Collector’s Note
This bottle has strong collector appeal because it includes the exact kind of detail buyers want to see in a serious modern independent release. The distillery name, vintage, age statement, cask type, cask number, bottle number and total outturn are all clearly stated, which gives it a very firm identity on the shelf.
It is also attractive because Craigellachie remains a respected distillery for buyers who enjoy characterful Speyside malt, and a Madeira-finished cask strength release is not the most common style to see. That makes this bottle feel both familiar and a little different, which is often exactly what collectors want.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.9 kg |
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