Mythical Beasts Craigellachie 18 Year Old Whisky

Key Facts About This Whisky

Range: Mythical Beasts

Release: Nyami Nyami

Distillery: Craigellachie

Age: 18 Years Old

Region: Speyside

Cask Type: Finished in a Cognac cask

Cask Ref: 70314993

Alcohol by Volume: 54.1%

Bottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration

Limited Edition: 278 bottles

Bottle Size: 700ml

Tasting Notes

Without water

Appearance: A yellow amber colour with golden highlights

Nose: Rich fruity tones with accents of sweet, stewed orchard fruits- baked apple and pear compote layered over burnt toffee and a touch of struck match. A reminder of childhood pineapple cube sweets.

Palate: The mouthfeel is full-bodied and pleasantly oily. Initial sharp and zingy sweetness leads to honeyed malt and butterscotch then gives way to tropical fruit and charred oak. There is a balance of spice- nutmeg, ginger and a tang of lemon zest.

Finish: A supremely elegant and long finish which is long and warming. Lingering notes of roasted nuts and dark caramel, with a light mineral smokiness trailing off slowly.

With water

Appearance: Paler amber which still retain the golden highlights

Nose: The water really opens up the sweetness and releases aromas of pear drops, giving way to heather honey and apricot jam.

Palate: A creamier and rounder taste unfolds and the spice retreats revealing more orchard fruits - peaches, baked banana and poached pear. There is a delicate trace of sweet cereal and malt.

Finish: Softer but still long with a hint of honeycomb and a touch of final ginger.

Tasting notes by Lisa McWilliam, Spirits Writer, Great Taste Spirit Judge and Drinks Consultant.

About Nyami Nyami

The shining waters of the River Spey weave their way through the gentle hills of Speyside, bringing life to the land and carrying with them countless tales from long ago. Hidden beneath the flowing current lives Nyami Nyami, the ancient river god, a great serpent spirit said to watch over the waters and those who dwell beside them. In legend he is a bringer of fortune and protection, guiding his followers through difficult times and rewarding them with prosperity, yet his power is never to be taken lightly.

Forever bound to the river, Nyami Nyami moves through its depths in search of his lost companion, his restless journey stirring the waters when his path is troubled. With a single sweep of his mighty tail he can send waves crashing against the banks, a reminder that even the calmest waters hold hidden strength. Smooth, rich, and quietly complex, this whisky reflects the nature of the river god himself, flowing gently at first, before revealing a deeper power that lingers long on the finish.