{"id":10228,"date":"2025-02-19T00:28:02","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T17:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/?post_type=product&p=10228"},"modified":"2025-10-23T17:19:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T10:19:10","slug":"wh-id-con-005-connoiseurs-choice-craigellachie-1989","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wh-id-con-005-connoiseurs-choice-craigellachie-1989\/","title":{"rendered":"WH-ID-CON-005 Connoiseurs Choice Craigellachie 1989"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83e\udd43 Connoisseurs Choice \u2013 Craigellachie 1989 Single Malt (Gordon & MacPhail Bottling)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Brand:<\/strong> Connoisseurs Choice
Distillery:<\/strong> Craigellachie (Speyside, Scotland)
Vintage:<\/strong> 1989
Bottler:<\/strong> Gordon & MacPhail
Bottled:<\/strong> 2006 (approximate) \u2014 this bottling is listed as distilled September 1989, bottled April 2006, 43% vol.
ABV:<\/strong> 43%
Bottle Size:<\/strong> 70 cl \/ 0.7 L (in most listings)<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf38 Tasting Notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Nose:<\/strong> Good indications of a mature Speyside malt; the listing notes this edition garners an average rating of 86\/100.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Palate:<\/strong> Though detailed official notes are thin, users describe it as pleasantly surprising for a 43% Craigellachie \u2014 suggesting balance over high-strength punch.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Finish:<\/strong> Clean and moderate, appropriate for the 43% ABV and independent bottling style.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \ud83c\udfc5 Collectibility & Significance<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      This is part of the respected Connoisseurs Choice range by Gordon & MacPhail \u2014 an indicator of quality and collectability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      The 1989 vintage from Craigellachie bottled in mid-2000s adds age and provenance appeal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      The relatively modest ABV (43%) for an independent bottling may make it less bold than some collector \u201chot\u201d pieces, but it could appeal for nuance and accessibility.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      The fact it is listed and traded across multiple markets (US, EU, Asia) reinforces its recognized value among collectors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      \ud83e\udeb6 Presentation & Use<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        If you have a sealed bottle in good condition (label, capsule, storage), this works very well for a curated whisky collection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        If opened, serve neat<\/strong> in a tulip or copita glass, allowing 5-10 minutes for the aromas to develop. The moderate ABV means slower warming and subtler evolution than high-strength bottlings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Ideal for a tasting session<\/strong> where participants can compare independent Craigellachies or Speyside malts with similar age.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Also suitable as a display piece<\/strong>, especially for those tracking the Connoisseurs Choice line or Craigellachie\u2019s independent bottlings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        \ud83c\udfaf Ideal For<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          Collectors of independent single malt bottlings<\/strong> who value age, provenance, and label history.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Enthusiasts of the Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice series.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Fans of the Craigellachie Distillery brand looking beyond the standard offerings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Anyone seeking a vintage Speyside single malt that offers collectibility and drinking potential without necessarily being at ultra-high strength or ultra-rare price tier.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          \ud83e\udd43 Connoisseurs Choice \u2013 Craigellachie 1989 Single Malt (Gordon & MacPhail Bottling) Brand: Connoisseurs ChoiceDistillery: Craigellachie (Speyside, Scotland)Vintage: 1989Bottler: Gordon & MacPhailBottled: 2006 (approximate) \u2014 this bottling is listed as distilled September 1989, bottled April 2006, 43% vol.ABV: 43%Bottle Size: 70 cl \/ 0.7 L (in most listings) \ud83c\udf38 Tasting Notes Nose: Good indications of […]\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7566,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[476,524,550],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-10228","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-miniature-en","7":"product_cat-whisky-en","8":"product_cat-wh-id-con-connoisseurs-en","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple","14":"berocket_lgv_grid","15":"berocket_lgv_list_grid"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/10228","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10228"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7566"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10228"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=10228"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=10228"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=10228"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}