Cragganmore 12 Year Old

Cragganmore 12 Year Old
WhiskyCragganmore 12 Year Old
CountryScotland
RegionSpeyside
TypeSingle Malt
Age12 years old
Abv40%
Rating 80/100
Reviews of Cragganmore 12 Year Old
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 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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