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Cragganmore 1985 22 Year Old First Cask

Cragganmore 1985 22 Year Old First Cask
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Lot number: 084-0552

Winning bid: £75

A hidden gem in Diageo's crown, Cragganmore is one of the original “Classic Malts”. While it isn't seen as a single malt as often as some of its contemporaries, (with the majority of production going to blends, such as Old Parr) its full bodied, meaty complexity has won it a dedicated fan base.

The reason for this robust style can be traced back to the distillery's founding in 1869 by one of the great Master Distillers of the era, John Smith. Smith installed unusually short and flat topped spirit stills, with lyne arms that gently slope into worm tubs where the spirit vapours are condensed. This method results in fewer of the heavier elements being removed, giving the spirit its “meaty” character

This Cragganmore has been bottled by Direct Wines Limited for their First Cask series. This range was available to exclusively to First Cask Circle Members and bottled un-chill filtered.

Distilled: 28.05.1985

Age: 22 Years Old

Cask Number: 1230

46% ABV / 70cl

Bottle Number: 71

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