Sold outJun 2026In short · Craigellachie (Speyside), 10 years.
“First impressions on the nose conveyed a definite earthy, woodland vibe, with moss, fallen leaves, damp logs and freshly dubbined hiking boots – but we also got dried…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
SMWS 44.199 is a single cask of Craigellachie, in the Speyside region, 10 years old, bottled at 58.8%, released in the Jun 2026 Outturn. Every Society bottle numbered 44.x is from Craigellachie.
Specs, price and tasting-note extract from the SMWS. Full notes on smws.com.
High above the Spey since 1891, Craigellachie keeps the old ways on purpose. Its worm-tub condensers, coiled in cold water outside, breed a heavier, sulphury, struck-match muscle that traditionalists prize like a secret. Part of the Dewar's family (Bacardi).