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Small batch Cragganmore, distilled in 1989 and bottled in 2000. Cadenhead’s was founded in Aberdeen in 1842 by George Duncan. William Cadenhead later joined the company and, following Duncan’s death, took over the business and renamed it William Cadenhead Ltd. William’s nephew, Robert Duthie, expanded the business in the early 20th century, and it remained family-owned until 1969, when William Cadenhead Ltd was sold to J. & A. Mitchell and Co., owner of Springbank distillery. Hedley G. Wright, a direct descendant of Archibald and John Mitchell, subsequently became chairman of William Cadenhead Ltd. Historically, Cadenhead focused on its own brands, including Putachieside, The Hielanman, Seven Stars and its Green Label rums. Under Hedley G. Wright, however, the company increasingly turned its attention to single malts, leading to the launch of the now legendary “dumpy bottle” series in 1977. These single malts were bottled with only light filtration, no artificial colouring and at what was then a relatively high strength of 80 proof (45.7%). Their labels provided extensive details, including the month and year of distillation and bottling and whether or not sherry casks had been used. Also in 1977, the company moved to new premises in Aberdeen before eventually relocating to Campbeltown. During the 1980s, Cadenhead also supplied casks to renowned independent bottlers such as Samaroli and Corti Brothers through its subsidiary Duthie’s. Two new ranges followed in 1991 and 1992: the Original Collection, bottled at 46%, and the Authentic Collection, bottled at cask strength. Further special releases marking major Cadenhead anniversaries, including its 150th and 175th, as well as new ranges such as Small Batch and World Whiskies, have followed over the years. Limited edition of 342 bottles.
The distillery Cragganmore
Scotland, Speyside. Distillery operational. Owner: Diageo
In addition to appearing together in the Six Classics Malts range, Cragganmore and Lagavulin became closely linked in 1923 when Sir Peter Mackie bought Cragganmore Distillery and incorporated it into the company Mackie & Co. - White Horse Distillers. Cragganmore become a key malt in the company's blends White Horse and Old Parr, before it was bought in 1927 by DCL (Distillers Company Limited). Loved by enthusiasts and connoisseurs, Cragganmore remains a niche single malt. Its 12 Year Old version, with a cream label, has been its standard bearer for over 20 years. Only one previous 12 year old version released by D&J McCallum Limited, Edinburgh is today a true collectors item.
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