Estimate: 2 000 - 3 000 Kč | Distilled: 1993 | Bottled: 2007 | ABV: 40% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky

Cragganmore is a Scottish distillery in the Speyside region, founded in 1869 by John Smith, one of the most important master distillers of his time. He chose the site by the River Spey because of its access to clean water and its proximity to the Strathspey Railway, which made it easy to transport whiskey. The distillery is known for its unusually shaped stills with flat tops and gently sloping arms, the only ones of their kind in Scotland, which contribute to the creation of a complex spirit with meaty, citrus, spicy and fruity notes. The Cragganmore distillate was one of the few single malt whiskeys rated A1 by the blenders, i.e. exceptional.

Cragganmore is part of Diageo's original Classic Malts range, but much of the production is used for blended blends such as Johnnie Walker. Despite its complexity and rich flavor, it remains a bit of a hidden Speyside gem, due in part to the limited availability of single malt versions.

Cragganmore 1993 is a single malt whisky that was distilled in 1993 and bottled in 2007 as part of The Distillers Edition series. Diageo's Distillers Edition series features a selection of iconic distilleries and their whiskies, which undergo additional maturation in fortified wine casks for added depth and complexity. In this case, the whisky was initially matured in bourbon casks and then finished in Ruby port casks. This double aging process imparts more complexity and a fuller flavor.

Nose: Rich, with notes of blackcurrant and spice that add depth and intensity.

Taste: Complex, with flavors of cherry and tobacco, complemented by dark fruits and a strong hint of port wine.

Finish: Sweet and harmonious, with traces of fruit and spice that perfectly reflect the character of this port-finished whisky.

The auctioned bottle is from batch CggD-6559.