Cragganmore 12 Year Old

Cragganmore 12 Year Old
Whisky Cragganmore 12 Year Old
Country Scotland
Region Speyside
Type Single Malt
Age 12 years old
Abv 40%
Rating 79/100
Reviews of Cragganmore 12 Year Old
says on December 4, 2022
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 70/100
Color: Amber

General description

Apple with some cigar ash at the end. Recimmend.

says on July 24, 2022
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 79/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Deep copper

General description

Young but well balanced and fruity whisky. An everyday dram.
Nose: Malt, hay, fresh fruits, flowery bouquet and vanilla.
Palate: sharp, stingy alcohol in the first moment, then oak, roasted wood, vanilla toffee, light notes of pepper and malt.
Finish: sweet, long, pepper and a little roasted oak.

Nose

Malt, hay, fresh fruits, flowery, vanilla.

Palate

sharp, oak, roasted, vanilla toffee, pepper, malt

Finish

sweet, pepper, oak

says on June 19, 2022
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Color: Old gold

General description

On first approach, it is pleasantly soft and gentile without being boring. There is a nice balance of spirit and Cask influence. It carries notes of malt, citrus, and a very slight hint of peat smoke. Weirdly, this seems like what a Ledaig 10 or a Bowmore 15 Golden and Elegant would be like with much lower peat levels, but still with that hint of peat.

says on April 3, 2022
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 65/100
Color: Burnished

General description

floral. not too smokey. short finish

says on October 14, 2021
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Nice dram

says on September 14, 2021
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 77/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Old gold

General description

Schöner malziger Highland Malt mit leichter Rauchnote…

says on July 24, 2021
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 73/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

generic

says on May 29, 2021
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 75/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

향에는 특별함이 없지만 피트한 맛과 부드러움이 괜찮은

임바이브

says on May 20, 2021
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 84/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Amontillado sherry

General description

A well balanced whisky

Nose

Floral, sweet honey with vanilla and spice.

Palate

Malt, earthy palate. Mild sweet smoke.

Finish

Citrus and herbs.

says on December 12, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 75/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

zachte whisky

says on October 28, 2020
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 85/100
Color: Deep gold

General description

Smooth and much lighter wood. Much more subtle and nuanced than most Speysides with just a whiff of smoke and a touch of heat on the finish. Very nice on the first tasting.

says on August 18, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Tawny

General description

18 Aug 2020 - Its Muscat/Tawny in colour from our guide. Soft oily film on the glass. First whiff was magnificent. Fruity & sweet, with zero, of the anticipated smoke from other reviews. Taste is superb, herbal fresh, spirit is delicate but pleasurable, mint, then smoke is ever so mild at the end, but perfect. A little short is the finish, be better @ 43/46? but this is a great drop & so welcome in my growing collection.
4th Sep: Nothing to add 👍- no need to dilute which was my intent, as it has everything.

Nose

Fruit, herbal, mint, even vanilla?

Palate

Smoke just shows itself at the end. Benign spirit, but perfect, mint, chocolatey & the sherry is obvious.👍

Finish

Medium finish but so good, you want it longer. Smoke fades, chocolate & spice!
A distant dry woodiness!

says on May 17, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Burnished

General description

Sweet and smooth.

says on May 2, 2020
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 62/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Jonquiripe corn

General description

Though pleasant, a relatively unremarkable example of the region. L Mulligan Spey at Home tasting 1/5/20

Nose

a little dusty

Palate

golden syrup, grapefruit.

Finish

nice and mellow if short

says on March 7, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 88/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Old gold

General description

This Whisky and Craigellachie 13 are the best Speyside whiskies you can buy. More complex and flavour then Macallan and a lot cheaper.

Nose

Pineapple, Walnut, Honey coated Macadamias and pear

Palate

Vanilla and coconut leads briefly then Macadamia and a little honey follow, then comes the real nuttiness and a little spice like nutmeg.

Finish

A nice, spicey oak and nutty finish and returning for an encore, is the subtle vanilla and coconut.

says on March 3, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 79/100
Color: Deep copper

General description

Well balanced and harmonious flavour with a quite serious and strict impression.

Nose

Various fruits with an idea of marigold.

Palate

Malty, pleasant and a trace of smoke.

Finish

Medium, oak coming through.

says on February 14, 2020
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 65/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

4/10 smokey, sweet but with a bitter dry aftertaste

says on January 20, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Color: Old gold

General description

Smooth whisky, with fruity, vanilla and honey notes A bit dry at the end.

says on December 31, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 72/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Gin clear

General description

Easy, smooth but nice!

says on November 10, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 60/100
Color: Yellow gold

General description

some peat and malt in the nose, full-bodied and smooth on the palate

says on November 9, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 77/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

n: friuty, vanilla, honey, malt
t: fruity sweetness
a: sweet, wood

says on October 3, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 77/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Burnished

General description

Fruity and easy drinking Speyside whisky. Probably a good single malt whisky for beginners?

Nose

Fruity with red apples, pears and some pineapple.

Palate

Lean mouthfeel. Sweet fruitiness with some pear. Hints of spicy alcohol burn on the side.

Finish

Fruity with hints of pear and some spicy heat from alcohol.

says on September 3, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

Volle smaak met een hint van noten.

says on August 28, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 70/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

was ok. remember being plain. not bad for the price however. first whisky from the tasting club

says on August 5, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 77/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Old gold

General description

pleasant, well balanced malt, soft and nice, light, very good to drink

Nose

light fruits, ripe pear, pineapple, a little bit banana, dried mango, apricots, some vanilla and sweetness, a very little bit of floral aromas

Palate

mild, citrus and other light fruits, getting malty, vanilla rises

Finish

pleasant, light oak, citrus fruit remains

says on July 1, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 65/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Pale staw

General description

Good whisky. Light, middle of the road. not too peaty.

Nose

honey, raisin, pepper, earth

Palate

Sweet, fruity

Finish

Pepper, floral

says on May 29, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 80/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Tawny

General description

Nice aroma, improves after it breathes for a few minutes. Expected a little bit more smoke on the finish.

Nose

Sweet maltiness, just a hint of smoke

Palate

Light fruity taste, malt, a little more smoke comes through if I take a breath through my nose with my mouth slightly open while it sits on my tongue.

Finish

Sweet, light nice burn, subtle smoke medium-ish finish

says on May 28, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Color: Mahogany, Henna notes

General description

smoke, burn, malt, honey

says on April 14, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 88/100
Color: Deep copper

General description

Really interesting Speyside.. Has that lightness, but also richness from the oak and a really subtle smokiness.

says on March 15, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 80/100
Color: Pale gold

General description

beim Nosing alkoholisch, davon beim Tasting nichts zu spüren, eher mild, angenehm, jedoch wenig Komplexität.

says on March 8, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 70/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Gin clear

General description

It is fruity and spicy, easy to drink. Like

says on March 3, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 79/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Nice smooth whisky. Not too complex, well balanced.

says on February 23, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 76/100
Color: Burnished

General description

lekker. zoet, fruitig

says on February 9, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 81/100
Color: Deep gold

General description

Very smooth with a smoky but gentle finish. Worth the price

says on January 28, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

salty, fruity and a little Smokie

says on January 22, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 70/100
Color: Old gold

General description

A very nice pretty dram. No real smoke behind it. A very good whisky to let people try.

says on January 2, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Retrogusto torbato, molto buono.

says on December 26, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Old gold

General description

Smooth and pleasant, floral, honey and sherry.

Nose

Significant notes of apple, toffee

Palate

Smooth, pleasant, toffee, honey, sherry,

Finish

Honey, pleasant warmth,

says on December 24, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Burnished

General description

Strong but still very subtle with a nice smokey finish.

Nose

Smokey

Palate

Subtle with hints of frutiness

Finish

Smokey

says on December 22, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 78/100
Color: Old gold

General description

For me this have a strong taste of licorice but not for long, perhaps thats malt taste. Fruity finish

says on December 22, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 78/100
Color: Amber

General description

it's a floral taste. really good one

says on December 5, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Deep gold

General description

Amazing nose and nice balance. Sweet and light.

Nose

Vanilla, honey, blueberries, cranberries, some flowers...

Palate

Vanilla, sandal, sherry, white chocolate, some woody...

Finish

Bitter chocolate, sweet cream, sherry...

says on November 18, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Color: Deep gold

General description

light body, very little smooth but a good smooth scotch

says on October 27, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 91/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

one of my favorites... my reference pallet is limited. But I would say this is less floral and fruity and more caramel and vanilla sweet than other speysides.

says on October 10, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 82/100
Color: Deep gold

General description

light, crisp, hints of apple with a floral finish!

says on September 21, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 82/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

light and easy drinking, malty with vanilla.

says on August 24, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 73/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

fruchtig, eichenlastig, mild, sehr ausgewogen

says on August 4, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 74/100
Color: Russetmuscat

General description

felt about it now. Its simple, floral, easy drinking. I think its rather boring now. But was a good beginner whisky for me.

says on June 12, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 75/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Pale gold

General description

Good price quality level and a classic taste with a fruity, sweet and a little peated note.

says on June 8, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 78/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

sweet, hint of vanilla, short in the end.

says on May 12, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 70/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Etwas flach vom Geschmack, etwas zu eichenlastig.

says on May 2, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 70/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Gin clear

General description

decent

Nose

honey

Palate

honey

Finish

honey

says on April 29, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 80/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

not distinctive

says on April 3, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 75/100
Color: Tawny

General description

Freshly cut wood, pepper, and floral notes with a hint of smoke. Lovely, but with a bit of an alcohol bite.

says on March 16, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 71/100
Color: Amontillado sherry

General description

Very fruity on the nose. first sip has a bite to it but very smooth cinnamon raspberry

says on February 6, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 88/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

nice one. good stuff

says on January 5, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 78/100
Color: Burnished

General description

Nose citrus, fruit, ginger, oak, and almonds. Taste is fruity but dry. Overall decent.

says on December 14, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 82/100
Color: Russetmuscat

General description

Very light floral whisky. Hints of peaches and lavender. Smooth finish. Great summer dram

says on November 8, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Finish strength: Long
Color: Old gold

General description

Very pleasant sweet and floral whisky

Nose

Floral, sweet and a hint of liquorice

Palate

Sweet honey and nuts

Finish

Honey with some spice and smokiness

says on November 4, 2017
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 83/100
Color: Yellow gold

General description

A bit of alcohol on the tongue. not as smooth as I prefer. Vanilla, toffee, honey.

says on November 3, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

My personal second best. A complex but soft character. In sent and taste there are distinct aroma's of peat, fruit and smoke

says on October 21, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Deep gold

General description

mild und entspannt

says on May 19, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Color: Burnished

General description

my "beginner malt". has everything needed to get introduced in malt tasting world. still enjoying very much and often, as a relaxing yet complex tasting

says on May 5, 2017
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 65/100
Color: Burnished

General description

geur vanille. smaak iets salmiak. scherp. bitter. metaal. snel weg

says on May 5, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 75/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

very Nice smooth delicate fruity.

says on May 3, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 76/100
Color: Burnished

General description

A little harsh for a Speysider, but decently drinkable. Does much better with a teaspoon of spring water and a minute's breathing time.

says on April 8, 2017
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 80/100
Color: Amber

General description

delicious sweet and oakey start but bit rude finish. ok speyside

says on April 8, 2017
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 65/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

A bit sharp for my taste, nonetheles a nice one when.you get used to it

says on March 19, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

lekkere spicy wishkey aparte afdronk

says on March 6, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Old gold

General description

Very complex Speysider, pretty smooth and delicate. Very good balanced.

Nose

Gentle, with tastes of herbs, grass and a little bit oak

Palate

Hard to describe! Very delicate. Notes of herbs, light spices. With every dram, there are new and different impressions. Very complex.

Finish

Short to medium, more oak coming throu.

says on December 19, 2016
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 50/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Not bad not good

says on October 2, 2016
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Color: Deep gold

General description

nicely balanced, not much smoke or peat, drinkable

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Flavour profile

  • Malt
  • Fruit
  • Sweet
  • Honey
  • Complex
  • Floral
  • Spice
  • Vanilla
  • Smoke
  • Wood
  • Light
  • Medium length
  • Delicate
  • Good
  • Pleasant
  • Oak
  • Dry
  • Bitter
  • Herb
  • Caramel
  • Smooth
  • Fresh
  • Grass
  • Apple
  • Mild
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