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The Cragganmore distillery is a whisky distillery in the Speyside region and was founded in 1869 by John Smith in Ballindalloch at the foot of Craggan More Hill. The distillery is located on the lands of Ballindalloch Castle in the village of Ballindalloch in Banffshire in north-east Scotland. The location was chosen by Smith because of its proximity to both the Craggan Burn and the Strathspey Railway. Smith was an expert in whisky distillation and previously worked as manager of the Macallan, Glenlivet, Glenfarclas and Clydesdale distilleries in Wishaw. The Strathspey Railway has since been closed, but the Speyside Way hiking trail runs alongside it. The Cragganmore distillery is located on the official Malt Whisky Trail in Scotland, which passes eight distilleries in Speyside. Only pure spring water from the Craggan Burn, flowing over hard diabase rock, is used to produce Cragganmore Scotch Whisky. The malt used comes from the Roseisle Maltings in Elgin and has a phenol content of just 2 ppm. The two stills used in the second distillation process (spirit stills) are uniquely flat and short, each holding 6,700 litres. This shape contributes significantly to the special aroma and flavour of Cragganmore. The distillery is now part of the Diageo spirits group (formerly United Distillers) and the whisky is marketed as part of the group s Classic Malts of Scotland range.
Cragganmore has a reputation among connoisseurs and enthusiasts for distilling one of the most complex malts on Speyside, probably due to the unusual shape of the still heads used. Cragganmore Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is known for its complex and multi-layered flavour profile, often considered one of the most sophisticated of Speyside malts, and is very aromatic and complex on the nose with the typical sweet, floral notes (such as heather), honey, malt and fruit notes (stone fruit, sometimes citrus), subtle herbal or smoky notes may also be perceptible. The flavour is complex with a malty sweetness at the forefront, accompanied by honey, toffee and fruit. This is often accompanied by spicy notes (sometimes reminiscent of sandalwood) and a very slight hint of smoke or a subtle sulphurous note, which may come from the stills and worm tubs. The texture is often soft and medium-bodied.
Cragganmore single malt Scotch whisky is considered dry, strong and full-bodied with a balanced elegance and a pleasantly long finish. It offers more flavour variety and structure than many of the lighter, purely fruity whiskies of the region and is often described as a whisky that rewards time and attention. The unique stills and traditional chilling process contribute significantly to its distinctive character.