Craigellachie 13 Year Old Scotch Whisky

Craigellachie 13 Year Old is a 750mL single malt Scotch whisky bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered and with no caramel colouring, from Craigellachie Distillery in Speyside, Scotland. The core-range 13 matures in a mix of ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks — the official regime finishes half in first-fill Sherry and half in first-fill Bourbon — around a spirit condensed through traditional worm tubs, which keeps it heavier and more muscular than Speyside's gentle reputation suggests. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.

• ABV: 46% (92 proof)
• Size: 750mL
• Age: 13 years
• Casks: Ex-Bourbon + ex-Sherry (official regime: 50% first-fill Sherry / 50% first-fill Bourbon finish)
• Process: Non-chill filtered, no caramel colouring, worm-tub condensed
• Origin: Craigellachie Distillery, Speyside, Scotland (est. 1891)

Bonfire Night in a Glass

The 13 is the doorway into Craigellachie — the distillery that has made whisky the old, awkward way since 1891: oil-fired malted barley, worm-tub condensers, and a spirit with real heft that mostly went into Dewar's blends until the single malts launched in 2014. At thirteen years the house style is fully formed — bonfire smoke and roasted fruit over a waxy, muscular base — and the mixed Bourbon-and-Sherry cask regime dresses it in vanilla, toffee and dark-fruit richness. The older ages are on the Craigellachie vendor page, and the broader shelf is in our Scotch whisky collection.

Tasting Notes

The brand evokes Bonfire Night: toasted marshmallow, fire-roasted pineapple and baked apple studded with cloves, with a cordite, smoky tang in the background and a soft, smooth finish.

How to Enjoy

Neat or with a splash of water — the waxy weight also makes it a serious base for a Rob Roy. More single malts are in our whisky collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the Craigellachie 13 Bas-Armagnac Cask?
No — this listing is the standard Craigellachie 13 Year Old, the core-range expression. The Bas-Armagnac Cask is a separate Cask Finishing Collection bottling, sold under its own name.

Is Craigellachie 13 chill filtered?
No — it is bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered, with no caramel colouring, like the whole range.

What does Craigellachie 13 taste like?
Per the brand: toasted marshmallow, fire-roasted pineapple and baked apple with cloves over a smoky, cordite tang — a heavier, waxier style than most Speyside malts.

The gateway to Speyside's muscular malt — order Craigellachie 13 Year Old online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.