CRAGGANMORE - 1984 - 40%
Cragganmore is located in the village of Ballindalloch in the Speyside region, in Scotland. The distillery was founded in 1869 by John Smith on land leased from Sir George Macpherson-Grant. The site was chosen by Smith both for its proximity to the waters of the Craggan burn and because it was close to the Strathspey Railway. Smith was an experienced distiller, having already been manager of the Macallan, Glenlivet, Glenfarclas and Wishaw distilleries. Today, the distillery is owned by Diageo. Cragganmore's distillery has a very distinctive pot still shape, which is an essential contributor to the distinctive taste of the spirit. Instead of the normal, conical neck of a pot still, Cragganmore's pot stills have a flat top and a relatively short neck. Lightly smoked malt is used in the production, which is now sourced from Diageo's central maltings.
Slightly Peated