Cragganmore, Prima & Ultima First Release, 47 Year Old, 1971

This Cragganmore comes from the very last cask made at the distillery on coal-fired stills, before the switch to oil-fired steam heating in 1972. It’s a remarkable piece of history from a single first fill ex-Sherry butt, and a bottling that can never be repeated. Rich in sherry top notes, with treacle toffee, prunes in syrup, raisins, and espresso coffee. The flavours run deep, with hints of tarred ropes, dark chocolate and wine-soaked fruits.