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Cragganmore 12-year-old описывают как лёгкий, питкий солод с фруктово-цветочным и медово-солодовым характером, хороший для повседневного употребления и новичков, но часто критикуемый за малую сложность, водянистость и короткий финиш.
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В отзывах виски чаще всего предстаёт лёгким, приятным и простым солодом с фруктово-цветочным носом и вкусом, где упоминаются яблоко, груша, цитрус, мёд, ваниль, солод и цветочные ноты; иногда отмечают лёгкую дымность, орехи, дуб, травянистые оттенки и лёгкую горечь. Его неоднократно называют питким, сбалансированным и удачным «повседневным» или «начальным» виски с хорошим соотношением цены и качества, а также хорошим вариантом для новичков. При этом часть отзывов хвалит его заметно сильнее — как «underdog», «сложную находку» или «приятный сюрприз», а отдельные голоса считают его более сложным, чем многие 12-летние.
Однако немало отзывов критикуют виски как водянистый, скучный, неглубокий и «плоский», с тонким телом для 40%, горьковатой древесностью и коротким или средним финишем; встречаются жалобы на дисбаланс вкуса и послевкусия, разочарование от разбавленности, алкогольность в аромате, переходящую в горькую сладость, короткий горький финиш и слабое соотношение цены и качества. Редкие замечания включают серные или спичечные ноты, металлический и солоноватый оттенок, привкус рома и «дешёвый» аромат. Также звучат мысли, что мнение может меняться со временем, что партии могут различаться, и что виски выиграл бы от нефильтрованности, отсутствия красителя и крепости 46%. В части отзывов финиш описывают как средне-короткий, слегка горьковатый, умеренно сухой, с возможной терпкостью в конце, а тело при этом иногда кажется плотным для 40%.
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нос 81 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
нос 80 · вкус 80 · финиш 79
Better on nose, rather short finish, spicy, some sherry, fruity, a bit smoky
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 79
A malt that I can't really get into, just boring and watered down. At the same time, it's not a disappointment, but you can get much better for the price.
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| Нос | 80 | It is dominated by green apple and lemon, something I would expect from young whiskies, a little vanilla and honey. I can understand the association with garlic, but only after reading it. Overall, nothing special (except for the garlic ;-) and although I like sour things, this is too much of a good thing. |
| Вкус | 79 | Watery malt, vanilla, lemon and a lot of boredom. |
| Финиш | 79 | The finish and the taste go hand in hand, a little lemon at the end, but that's it. |
Really good nose, cannot catch up on the palate
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| Нос | 87 | Fruity, apple, pear, lemon peel, nougat, almonds, marzipan, woody, spices, chalky, minerals, honeydew - quite nice |
| Вкус | 85 | Fruity, apple, pear, more orchard fruits, subtle sweetness, hint of cooked vegetables, spices, wet hay, woody |
| Финиш | 83 | Medium long, warm, fruity, little vegetative, spices, pepper |
Smooth but good and pleasant
one of the best standard single malts; I give it 81 points! The bitter wood gives a small deduction. The banana taste is never mentioned anywhere else. I found this but in the description of the 14yo!
"A sherried 12 year old single malt from Diageo`s Classic Malts range, this bottling from the Cragganmore distillery represents Speyside and proffers a rich, slightly floral whisky with barley notes." MOM
нос 78 · вкус 80 · финиш 80
нос 80 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
You will spend a long time with your nose in this glass. Floral and fruity with distinctive vanilla overtones. No hint of smoke. Very approachable and pleasant. Not overly complex, just an honest Speyside Malt
нос 80 · вкус 75 · финиш 80
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 82
Tasty whisky to start with or even to drink as an aperitif. At least less than 27 euros certainly a "classic malt" to get once in the house.
нос 82 · вкус 78 · финиш 81
нос 79 · вкус 78 · финиш 76
нос 79 · вкус 70 · финиш 65
нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 81
nice easy everyday whisky, unfortunately only 40%, but the type of whisky that makes my mother happy as it is easy drinkable and mellow.
нос 78 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Dram at the Britannia pub, Borough. December 2018. Aroma is a little sickly, simple oak, woodchip and vanilla. A little cheap smelling if I am totally honest. Taste booze, light esters, apple flesh, subtlest peat, woodchip. Faint peat builds and lingers on. In the end the simple, clean taste profile won me over. Subtle and enjoyable. (3.4/81)
нос 81 · вкус 81 · финиш 84
Out of balance with taste and aftertaste, but well-assembled aroma. This work should not have been put into production in my opinion. The aftertaste is very let down and destroys the integrity of the bouquet. 22 20 18 18
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| Нос | 83 | Fruit, malt, citrus, sherry, bourbon, oak |
| Вкус | 75 | No offnotes, but somehow boring as always. malt, syrup but also somehow leached barrels of bitterness.. citrus |
| Финиш | 76 | Shortly malty, slightly bitter and the bourbon cask also comes through clearly |
Color: raw hay. Aroma – fruit, sweetness, smokiness, cupcake. Taste – grape, cognac, wood and sweetness. Whisky plays a supporting role.
нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 82
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| Нос | 85 | Apple, Peach, Plum, Peat, Toffee, Vanilla, Floral, Nutty, Citrus |
| Вкус | 83 | Apple, Honey, Apricot, Toffee, Floral, Herbal, Vanilla, Chocolate |
| Финиш | 82 | Toffee, Peat, Floral, Plum, Apricot, Chocolate |
даже с первого сипа не было никакого скривления. пьётся чётко, такой каким я и представляю виски. фрукты есть но не слишком, дерево есть, взрослость серьёзность тоже есть но и лёгкость присутствует. прям очень то что надо.
N: Green apple, honey, a hint of floral, smoky, watery, sugar, rum, malty, green grape - It has green apple notes that intuitively evoke the Johnnie Walker line, and a smoky flavor comparable to Johnnie Walker Black. - It seems like more water was added than I expected. It might be because it's a lid, but I can really taste the rum. - Maltish for low hangovers and barn - After adding ice, the unpleasant smell decreased slightly. P: Honey, watery, smoky, quite bitter, grainy? - The bitter taste of caramel coloring is perceived negatively in the latter part. - The smoke-based peat is quite strong. - A sweet, grainy sensation and a raw taste F: Short, slightly spicy, strong bitter taste
Great whisky, especially for the low amount of money.
"The Speyside representative of the Classic Malts series is rich and spicy, with a very satisfying complexity and a well-sherried backbone." TWE
N: caramel and lightly smoked T: grains, malty, honey, bitter - lemon peel, cherry and chocolate F: ham, lightly smoke again, a little floral and syrup
The first tasting left me perplexed (76) and then for a second, I found this whisky a little rounder and fruity (80)
нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 80
нос 80 · вкус 79 · финиш 80
нос 79 · вкус 77 · финиш 77
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
Interesting nose between pleasant fruitiness and intense waxy notes, which then continue on the palate. The finish is relatively short. A good drinkable "everyday whisky".
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
He was recommended to me as a useful beginner whisky. I had the bottle on the shelf for some time, so I opened it on the tip. Lo and behold: more than usable and not so flat and one-dimensional as feared. This is a Speyside that clearly shows what you commonly expect in Highland whiskys. The bottle will certainly soon be emptied in the circle of friends. I like it very much!
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| Нос | 90 | At first he comes across quite malty, that's something he likes. In the background then flowers and honey nuts. And there is more (apples, melons?), Which is very complex and pleasant in the nose. You get a taste for it, it does not always have to be smoky. I like it very much! |
| Вкус | 80 | A bit of salt? Oak and somewhere also citrus fruits. Then sweet hints, but not so honeyy. That's fine, but a little more alcohol would do him good. |
| Финиш | 85 | Warm, medium long, pleasant with echoes of oak. |
Quite calm whisky, but pour myself if there is absolutely nothing to drink. Taste can be singled out as the most interesting ingredient in this whisky. N: 20 T: 22 F: 18 B: 19
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| Нос | 79 | Barley porridge, perfumery, light floral-fruity tones |
| Вкус | 79 | Sweet, slightly astringent, peppery and warming, lollipops, a little citrus, ginger, creamy |
| Финиш | 79 | Woody lollipop |
My "beginner malt". It has everything needed to get introduced in whisky tasting world. Still enjoying very much and often, as a relaxing yet complex tasting
нос 79 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
A well differentiated whisky for beginners and a nice gift. It has no peat smoke, but a slight phenolic note, which may come from the toasted casks.
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
Second bottle batch: L2283CM014 00022294
Much better than I expected from this Diageo 40%, coloured and heavily chill filtered whisky. At a higher abv and no chill filtered it would be a banger of its category for sure. Great price/performance ratio. At less than 15 euro for the 20cl bottle I bought this is a no brainer.
They say this is the most complex whisky in the world. I don't know about that, but there is complexity for sure. A nice, easy and drinkable dram. For me the subtle smoke is the top thing.
нос 79 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
нос 75 · вкус 76 · финиш 74
Easy, typical Speyside whisky, not very impressive
This is a great dram with a lot of complexity. It's cheap price and availability make it even more appealing.
Ralfy's review here http://bit.ly/1S52RoK 87/100
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
Fruity, spicy, soft aroma, nice variety for a good price.
нос 79 · вкус 78 · финиш 78
нос 78 · вкус 80 · финиш 82
нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
Average. Pleasant, but nothing interesting. 71
Cragganmore 12 year old flies the flag for Speyside within the Classic Malts selection and it does it pretty well. Whilst not overly complex or deep, everything works together well in what is an inoffensive middle-range daily-drinker of a whisky. A good choice if you’re looking for a Speyside without oodles of sherry which still is representative of the region’s overall style. https://www.thedramble.com/tastings/cragganmore/cragganmore-12-year-old/
very good beginner and also daily dram, especially for the price.
нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 80
нос 85 · вкус 81 · финиш 82
Typical 08/15 standard whisky from re-re-refill bourbon casks without any highlights
fine standard that lacks a bit of depth.
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| Нос | 78 | At the very beginning light violets, then green wood, caramel, vanilla, very subtle smoke, thyme, lemon peel |
| Вкус | 79 | very light, sweet ripe fruit perhaps pear, vanilla, biscuit, caramel, slightly spicy. |
| Финиш | 78 | medium long, more tart than sweet, herbs and wood predominate |
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| Нос | 83 | flowers, honey, green apple, lemon, sulfur, matches, grain, perfume |
| Вкус | 82 | light, grain, honey, fruit, sulfur, wood, slightly bitter |
| Финиш | 81 | below average, woody, floral fruity, ginger |
The Cragganmore is a simple, pleasant single malt. Sweetness and wood spice are the two dominant notes here. Nothing complicated or exciting. A bit thin, but very nice to drink on a balmy summer evening.
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| Нос | 81 | A light whiff of smoke wafts into the nose. But really just a hint. Vanilla and various fruits, such as mandarin, apple, pear, melon, and orange peel. Rounded off with a touch of malt. Actually quite nice for a 40% whisky. |
| Вкус | 81 | Naturally, there's the sweetness of vanilla, caramel, and honey. The smoke is completely gone from the palate. Fruity notes include apple, pear, and orange. There are also cereal notes, a touch of ginger spice, and a slight bitterness. Overall, it feels somewhat thin on the palate. |
| Финиш | 80 | The finish is relatively short. The sweetness of apple, pear, mandarin, and honey lingers. There's a touch of ginger spice, maltiness, and a slight bitterness from the wood spice. |
Perfect starter, quiet and pleasant. A very complex maltiness with a hint of smoke is very pleasant in the mouth. A light and very pleasant finish tops off this standard bottling.
нос 82 · вкус 74 · финиш 83
нос 83 · вкус 80 · финиш 81
нос 78 · вкус 76 · финиш 75
нос 81 · вкус 84 · финиш 82
нос 81 · вкус 82 · финиш 85
The nose is fantastic. Unfortunately, the rest does not quite keep up. Great value for money.
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 85
like a full flavored glenfarclas 10/12, but since glenfarclas costs EUR 30-32 and this goes for EUR 50 here in my country… good job diageo
A very good malt for the offered price. If you are looking for a first-gradership from the Speyside, you really can not go wrong. Of course, a few percent by volume would do him good, but he's worth every penny. A perf
нос 81 · вкус 81 · финиш 81
Nice, coordinated hay / malt thing in the lowest single malt area
Well balanced and drinkable, but nothing special
Very nice entry-level whisky. Nice whisky, is not one of the classic malts from Diageo.
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
I also had that left over from a set. Honestly, I approached it with bias. He has everything that shouldn't be. 40% / color / filter etc. But, I am pleasantly surprised and now I would say in terms of price-performance it does not need to hide. AND: He has an age.
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| Нос | 77 | Fresh straw, rain. Hardwood. |
| Вкус | 80 | Oak. Dried autumn fruit. Spicy |
| Финиш | 70 | Fairly short. Spicy |
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 82
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
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| Нос | 75 | a bit alcoholic, delicate nuts, sweet |
| Вкус | 73 | peppery, a bit alcoholic, a bit of sweetness that turns bitter |
| Финиш | 72 | short, a bit of chocolate, very bitter |
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
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| Нос | 80 | Spicy heather with malty sweetness, honey, citrus and oak notes. |
| Вкус | 79 | Caramel with citrus fruits, spices and heather. |
| Финиш | 80 | Medium length with caramel, citrus fruits, spices and heather. |
Aroma: Organic and gentle, with grain notes, hay, honey, garden fruits, green apples and pears, and distant hints of vanilla Taste: Initially mild and vegetal, with subtle notes of honey and green fruits, a sweet-toned smokiness follows, leading into a lingering, smoky finish that fades gently Overall Impression: A pleasantly surprising whisky whose light smoky character makes it a great way to explore your preferences before stepping into the world of more heavily peated bottles
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
I've changed my mind about this one, i didn't like it much when i first tried it which was a long time ago. My palet has come on a lot since then and i really like it now. Top malt.
An official official Speyside: sweet, pleasant, cereal. Not complex for a penny, but an entry-level that has proven itself and does not disappoint. A safe bet for any beginner, or a gift to do without crashing.
нос 81 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
нос 90 · вкус 92 · финиш 90
нос 78 · вкус 76 · финиш 71
Pleasant whisky to start with, or to share with friends that don't drink whisky regularly. The nose is by far the most interesting. A smooth and easy dram, that does not offer much of a challenge. Interesting is the hint of smoke on the finish that comes out more clearly after adding a small drop of water.
нос 80 · вкус 70 · финиш 78
An honest malt, for a relatively low price, bit nothing outstanding here.
A real underdog.
нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 83
Pleasant, fruity base malt.
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| Нос | 81 | Floral. Waxy fruits, honey, citruses and spicy oak. |
| Вкус | 81 | Orange peel, spicy oak, ripe fruits, honey and citruses. |
| Финиш | 80 | Medium length, spicy, oaky. |
Blind tasting sample 10 minutes do it very well, 20 better, nose: apple, light cereal notes, bitter almond, raisins, later honey Taste: Direct sherry, sultana, cocoa, proving Finish: medium long, beautiful sherry notes, nutty Conclusion: 84/100, my underestimated Malt, beautiful Allday dram
нос 80 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
A very pleasant every day dram. Not too complex, but it goes down quiet well...
Better on nose than on palate, good complexity for a 12 years old speysider.
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| Нос | 85 | Rosa, apple, floral and fresh, perfume, oak, mowed grass. |
| Вкус | 82 | medium body, ginger and sweet fruits, hint of smoke, malt. Slightly bitter. |
| Финиш | 81 | medium, bitter, woody, malt, spicy |
Renowned whisky writer Michael Jackson held Cragganmore in high regard, while it is mostly overlooked by malt aficionados. Fresh, citric and quite assertive, the aroma features a wide range of flavors. Lime, melon and lychee give way to heather honey, thyme and lavender. Tastewise, crisp and sour notes turn slightly bitter and herbal as the palate progresses, followed by ginger, white pepper and a touch of banana. Grapefruit, green tea and walnuts fade in the short finish. It's not my favorite classic malt, but it has something to offer if given the chance. RATING: 3.4/5.0 stars ≙ 82 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE [-]
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 79
Not very pronounced, but simply good
нос 81 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
Golden color. Slightly oily.
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| Нос | 84 | Intense, full and fruity. Cooked fruit. Apple pie filling. Peaches. Red apples. Red apple peels. |
| Вкус | 83 | Fruit. Peaches. Apples. Oakwood. Dessert chocolate. Spices. Cinnamon. |
| Финиш | 83 | Vanilla. Milk chocolate. Fruit. Cooked fruit. Peaches. Red apples, but cooked. Caramel. Medium-long finish. |
Punching above it's weight, definitely invites me to try catch some special release or IB bottling. Really shame there are no more bottling of Cragganmore.
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| Нос | 82 | Little thin but gives more then I expected for 40%! Slightly floral, herbal with fair amount of vanilla, hints of costal notes even hints of smoke, iron which I usually don't like, Jaffa cake with dark chocolate, hints of roasted nuts |
| Вкус | 79 | too polished for my taste, juicy oranges, hints of oak bitterness, slightly costal |
| Финиш | 79 | light herbal bitterness, flavored chocolate, toasted wood, green tea |
Sample from a friend's distillery visit in July of 2023, so should be a recent batch... Much better than this default page's average score suggests - batch variance yada yada. Nice and meaty with plenty of honey, fruit, sunflower oil, and heather.
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| Нос | 85 | Honey, lemon citrus, walnuts, a little vanilla, white fruits, a little meatiness, sunflower oil. |
| Вкус | 86 | Honey, barley sugar, citrus, extra white fruits, sunflower oil again. Less meaty but really rather nice. Some heather, little oak. Meatier with chewing. |
| Финиш | 87 | A meaty hit, quite some bouillon, malt, and honey. Some honeydew, sunflower oil, citrus, white fruits, lingering subtle heather, and menthol. Only a little wood. Good length. |
Given the minimum ABV, colouring, Diageo, profile, you would probably not expect this to be a good whisky but I really like it. Just honeyed malty goodness. Nice to be surprised now and again.
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
Cask's influence is not strong NTF overall, the bitterness of the alcohol is neutralized.
An absolute smasher! This is a must for any scotch fan.
The colour is yellow gold, with a subtle and rather complex nose and peat. The taste is nice, smooth, malty, smoky and leatherish. The finish is not long, with fine notes of peat and a very little hint of chocolate.
If you are among those who start already with the idea that a Speyside whisky necessarily have to be fruity, easy to drink and no particular surprises, this might make you change your mind. And `in fact a very complex single malt, which gives off aromas smell of heather and meadows in the spring, while the palate gives intense sensations of fruit, oak and a wisp of smoke
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 82
нос 86 · вкус 81 · финиш 83
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 84
A complex bargain. Concerning price/performance ratio: 9/10
нос 78 · вкус 78 · финиш 72
This cragganmore offers us a rather interesting nose. Unfortunately, the test is not transformed and the mouth lacks interest. However, it is an entry level
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 89
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
нос 81 · вкус 84 · финиш 82
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| Нос | 83 | Fresh fruits, sweetness, light and elegant (floral but not into your face) at first. Peach. Reserved oaky note, tannins then. Cream or yoghurt. Golden raisins, orchard fruits. (generic) With water it reveals zesty lemon notes. Quince. |
| Вкус | 82 | Bit watery. Ginger, pepper, allspice. (???) Thin, but refers on stone fruits. Super easily drinkable, I appreciate it, even no complexity is here. |
| Финиш | 81 | Short-ish. Loses its fuel by the end of a tasting. Hint at pastry, and barley sweetness. |
- a very pleasant warm one a little more Offering 12 year Speyside single malt - good entry-level malt with a strong aromatic flavor taste - very well tuned and perfectly fine for the price - good quality
нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
A malt without corners and edges. It looks very balanced and tasty. Beginners will certainly not be overwhelmed with this bottling. Experienced whisky lovers will probably not be able to discover enough here. All in all a solid and inexpensive bottling, nothing more and nothing less. https://www.aboutwhisky.de/tastingnotes/cragganmore-12-years/
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
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| Нос | 85 | honey, citrus, apples |
| Вкус | 85 | little of citrus and sweetness, balanced, easy-drinking |
| Финиш | 84 | malty, bitterness of hay, weak smoke |
нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 80
Surprisingly easy drinking with no off notes. Palate is a bit thin (as expected) and nose could be a bit fruitier and less one dimensional, but altogether nicely quaffable.
Tasted on December 10, 2011 at Erik | contributed by Erik
нос 85 · вкус 90 · финиш 95
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 81
нос 75 · вкус 75 · финиш 75
the nose is the best does not make me nervous but okay
always loved this one, it might have become a little "softer" over the ages, but I find it most consistant
Nose:- A nose of toffee and nutty nougant upfront. Refreshing lawn and floral with light citrus zest. Smoked chocolate and pleasing honey. Palate:- Baked pear with ginger powder. Dried fruit and sherry note fruits add to the pack. Finish:- Mild and medium length. Smoked candy and peppery hot. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
Very good for a 12-years standard scotch. Interesting and characteristic nose.
нос 85 · вкус 80 · финиш 82
A simple but not unpleasant speysider, that has most going for it on the immediate palate.
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| Нос | 80 | Lemonzest, sourdough, floral notes, slightly minty. |
| Вкус | 84 | Sweet and sour attack, lemon bonbons, malty, bready, slight minty notes. |
| Финиш | 81 | Medium length. Spicy, slightly bitter, lemonzest is back, drying at the end. |
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Wildly aromatic, didn't expect that! Very expressive and quite complex. Undervalued dram though, but this is a great spring dram!
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| Нос | 90 | Floral, vanilla, malt, honey, caramel, roses, chamomile and wet wood. |
| Вкус | 80 | Light whiff of smoke, honey, malt, pepper |
| Финиш | 75 | Quite short finish with some spicy tones. |
Cragganmore 12YO Category: Single Malt Manufacturer and bottler: Cragganmore Distillery (Diageo) Region: Speyside Series: Classic Malts of Scotland Fortress: 40% Volume: 750 ml Bottling date: 08/29/2019 Min. age: 12 years old Filtration: done Dye: yes Nose. Immediately open, intense. Gentle light smoke, cream, caramel, lemon slices with sugar, green and yellow apples, a little flower honey, oatmeal, hazelnuts, malt, spices (pepper, ginger, nutmeg), industrial metallic and sulphurous notes. Young, simple and clear. Taste. Very light, seems very diluted. Echoes the aroma. Slight honey-vanilla and caramel sweetness at the beginning. The main space of taste is occupied by sourness from lemon and green apples, malt notes. At the end come pepper, charcoal, nutty viscosity and some sea salt. In general, a well-balanced, soft, but flat taste. Aftertaste. The average. Charcoal, salted caramel . Summary. The style of this whisky is a cross between distilleries like Ardmore and Caol Ila, but not as richly caramelized and creamy as the former, and not as lemony and smoky as the latter. As a curious feature, it can be noted that, due to the use of the ancient system of worm baths as coolants, a slightly metallic salty taste is felt in it. In any case, an unobtrusive pastime for the dram of another of this whisky is guaranteed to you and it is definitely no worse than those comparable in price and characteristics of the same age. However, it cannot be called outstanding either - beginners will most likely like it (except for those who can’t stand peat and caramel sweetness in spirit), while lovers can easily find a number of shortcomings for themselves. Rating: 82 out of 100.
Nose: sweet fruit notes of chocolate, cinnamon Taste: Slightly flat taste No fireworks Taste fruit Rating: 82/100 As a basis whisky it can be.
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| Нос | 82 | Grain; Malt; |
| Вкус | 82 | |
| Финиш | 80 | Between medium and short. |
Nose: restrained, bright fruit, malt, sweet, pungent alcohol, garlic Taste: Malt, light sherry, sweet fizzy sticks, simple Finish: unpleasantly bitter, short
"Round and well balanced. But weak." It has a well-balanced appearance with no particularly sharp points. If you fill in a hexagon, it feels like a hexagon that is half the size of a round ball would be drawn. I think it is not a bad choice when you want to have a light drink. It has a charm that feels like a unique smoky nuance. N: 83 Apple / Wax / Honey / Herb / Vanilla / Cinnamon / Nut / Hay / Lemon / Smoky? P: 83 Toffee / Heather Honey / Wax / Apple / Plum / Cinnamon / Nutmeg / Tropical Fruit / Milk Chocolate / Vanilla / Malt / Smoky? F: 81 Dark chocolate / nuts / honey / cinnamon / tropical fruit / apple / menthol / hay / smoky?
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Actually quite a nice malt, nice and simple with enough character and complexity to engage you.
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| Нос | 84 | Cereals, apples, pears |
| Вкус | 85 | Light and fruity, with a tinge of smoke. Big cereal notes with honey, vanilla, peppers |
| Финиш | 83 | Malt, smoke and peppery finish. |
нос 84 · вкус 80 · финиш 78
Such a great malt this is. I love its accessibility and complexity. I find it perfect for food matching, especially cheeses and salads. SGP: 642
Aroma: very light smoke, lots of red fruit, canned strawberries, lemon, beeswax, acidity; Taste: sweet, some smoke, raisins, chocolate, coffee, a little sherry, malt, hazelnut, oranges; Finish: rather shorter, dry with fruit, unspectacular, despite the slight revival of sharpness; Conclusion: Tasty, simple, reminiscent of the Royal Lochnagar 12. Good for the daily dram, the slight pungency comes not from the alcohol. Not really complex, even after a long time is not really stunning, otherwise he would have 4 stars.
A good all day dram.
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нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
This Cragganmore is better than I remembered. Much more complete and complex in the nose. Less heat. Be gentle with water, and it rewards with much rounder nose and taste.
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Nose: sweet and floral, fresh and dried fruits, honey, a subtle leather note and a slight whiff of wood spices. Taste: ripe dried fruits, a bit of a grainy note, some spicy oak wood. A finish of medium length with some dried fruits, spicy wood notes and a very mild smokiness.
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
Tasted on 05-29-2021 in Baveno, Italy.
A simple dram for summer evenings. IMO the runt of the Classic Malts litter.
Amber/Copper. Sufficiently strong nose with lots of warm vanilla and some honey. Sweet citrus and some malt in the back. The palette is light and even the 40% ABV is noticeable. At first little happens, then a little grain and wood comes through. This continues towards the aftertaste. Very simple basic malt, sufficiently aged not to be cutting, but in fact only the nose is a bit interesting.
Simple review
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
A malt of the most complex for a 12 years old.
Complex nuances of green plants, malt and wood. On the finish malty with a slightly smoky sweetness.
This is an easy whisky to drink. Not really amazing but your guests will feel spoiled ! The balance of this whisky is good but although the taste is the best part !
A great dram, but has a lack of grandeur. Never the less very enjoyable.
Very weak performance, do not buy again.
Wow, as they say. An entry-level of this magnitude, and at this price ... Michael Jackson was right to say that Cragganmore had the most complex of all distillates. It's beautiful simplicity, tradition and grandeur.
нос 78 · вкус 79 · финиш 78
A light, fruity-mild single malt. Ideal for the summer - 02.05.2015
Nose benefits from water. The complexity increases. This whisky wants to be a friend to everybody, except for some smoke.
нос 82 · вкус 91 · финиш 82
Body: light to medium, but very firm and smooth.
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| Нос | 83 | Sweet, malty, fresh and citrus fruits, wood spices |
| Вкус | 83 | simple, somewhat thin, sweet, citrus fruits, slightly salty, slightly spicy oak. |
| Финиш | 82 | Medium length, slightly fruity, woody spice |
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| Нос | 83 | Hay, black pepper, malty. But lacks any complexity. It's kind of dull. But slightly elegant and balanced. |
| Вкус | 84 | Vanilla, oak, slight charred, paper |
| Финиш | 84 | Medium finish, paper again, pretty anonymous |
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| Нос | 75 | Malty, honey, vague indiscriminate fruit. |
| Вкус | 76 | Much like the nose, tiniest bit of heat. |
| Финиш | 77 | Dry, much like the palate. Pretty long, especially for its ABV. |
Beautiful despite 40% strong Standard Speysider. In the current batch (drank 08/23) there is quite a lot of sherry cask. Tart fruit, spicy, round.
Very light nose, more on lemon than vanilla. Pulpy white fruits, pastry cream, grapes and plums. Crushed almonds and heather. Woody and leafy touches, bay leaf, thyme, humus. Quince jam. On the palate, it is honeyed, pear juice and green apples, a zest of citrus fruits. The spices are present, cloves and white pepper. Caramel cut with water. The finish is rather successful, long, earthy, ginger, lime, malted barley, poached eggs, hay, toast rubbed with garlic. Chestnuts, hazelnuts. Mint leaf. The nose could be nice, but at such a low alcohol level and with the chill filtration, it has lost quite a bit of its flavors. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2024/10/cragganmore-12-yo.html
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 85
This bottling showcases Cragganmore's classic apple-like character and full-bodied structure. However, I would have liked a little more; I don't think Cragganmore is such a mediocre distillery. Price-performance ratio: Mid, Mid-low Would I buy it again?: Unfortunately, not in its current state.
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| Нос | 81 | Beautiful apples, a full nose but not too intense; there's not much "emptiness." Green apple is also present. The smell of flour. Pretzel. Perceptible vanilla. Toast. A doughy side. Slight florality and noticeable crispness, a hint of lightly roasted sesame. Mustyness, moisture. Not too complex but not bad either. |
| Вкус | 80 | Plums, flower honey, green apple. Plenty of crispness. Sensible wood spice, a hint of grey pepper. Elegant vanilla bean. Green pear. Breadiness. Very light clove. Low sweetness. Medium-low body. Not overly complex, but it has no problems either. |
| Финиш | 77 | A hint of exhaust fumes and sulfur, plenty of crispness, bread crust. Quince, green apple and pear still discernible. Green plum. Straw. Slight earthiness. Meal and black pepper. A brief finish, a slightly higher than low intensity. |
Fresh fruity notes of apple and pear, and a floral scent typical of ex-bourbon. The resting process opens up the distillate without the need for water, but if you want to add one, a drop will suffice. The most prominent quality is evident in the malt and its notes reminiscent of toast and fermented bread dough. Vanilla, wood, and subtle spices provide a long-lasting and intense finish to a 40 ABV whisky. The complexity is moderate and dominated by the malty and elegant notes of Cragganmore. Cragganmore delivers more than could be expected from an inexpensive entry-level whisky. One potential downside is a slight metallic quality in the finish, which I presume is a residual effect of the malt notes lingering, or less integrated alcohol, though this is less likely.
A standard 12yo whisky..
Nose: light salty like seaweed, malt, oak and a hint of leather Taste: Sweet ! Honey and a hint of smoke. Finish: some smoke (far away), sweet but evenso spicy (pepper ?). After that sweet. Longlasting.
Excellent and more complex than the majority of 12 year olds.
Fruity nose and quite fresh. Complex with lots of aromas. Fairly light on the palate with a rich taste and not unpleasant. The vegetal sensation (of fruit?) Is confirmed. Final relatively long and imposing without being embarrassing. A (very) good entry-level whisky.
The nose is quite promising, but the taste is rather boring.
- Highly recommended for beginners! But also for professionals a soft but complex "spring" whisky!
no hammer whisky, but always a nice beginner or Abendeinsteigerwhisky for a very fair price
The first time I tasted this whisky I was not really impressed. A bit of a no-man's trap. But after two or three tests I start to appreciate him. I think he would be even better off if he was un-chill filtered, not colored and bottled at a 46% strength. All in all not a bad attempt, but I do not understand that this bottle can be counted among the classic malt's. For that he has too little character in my opinion.
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нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Easy drinking, slightly nutty, some sherry, fruit and cereals. Prototypical Speyside, maybe a bit tart at the end, but otherwise very gentle. Fits, but rather unexciting.
Complex nose and taste, with a body that feels hefty for just 40% abv. Finish could be a little better, but this is a delicious drop.
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| Нос | 88 | Rich, buttery and fruity. Pears, oranges, melon. Nutty. Slightly dirty. Surprisingly complex. I could nose this all day. |
| Вкус | 87 | Assertive. Sweet, sour, slightly savoury. Pears, melon and citrus. Hint of rubber. Ginger. Some spices. Takes water well. |
| Финиш | 84 | Medium-short. Slightly bitter. Nutty. Moderately dry. |
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