Bonfire night: aromas of oozing toasted marshmallows, roasted pineapple and baked apples studded with cloves, with the tang of cordite lingering in the background. Smooth and mellow, the aroma opens with vanilla and rich, silky notes of exotic fruits, dried pineapples and a hint of smoky liquorice.Malty sweetness and a fresh tropical fruit note begin this sensory journey with elements of citrus and toasted oak. Vanilla and spicy cinnamon emerge, invigorated with a zing of menthol freshness. Craigellachie sits firm in the heart of Speyside, flat bang in the middle of Scotch territory.
Reviews (3)
Haeley G.
Jul 19, 2019
Overall, would totally come back to the Craig! The Quaich: 5/5, 100% fabulous. Angus, the extremely well-educated on whiskey for his age, humble, hilarious bartender (he was more an educator than a bartender) was fantastic. We were lucky enough to have some time 1:1 with him and had the opportunity to ask a bunch of questions about Scotch. He walked us through a few different unique drams and he also turned us onto the Scotch Malt Whiskey Society which we immediately joined to get some really fun, bespoke whiskeys not available to the public. Copper Dog: 5/5, a great stop and you can't beat the convenience! Cozy and comfortable atmosphere where I got to snuggle up with my husband, eat elevated pub food and enjoy the live music! Hotel: 4/5 - overall, the place is adorable with a great location in the whiskey region.
That said, and it may have been our fault for booking a snug room, the room was quite small, and hot (we had the window open the whole time). Reception was polite but not overly friendly - I'm usually comfortable asking questions but hesitated because I felt like I might be bothering her. For example, we asked about breakfast and she said yes it's serving, watched us walk out the front door, where we went downstairs and found the door to the restaurant locked but people inside. Went back in and she was nowhere to be seen, so went back to our room. Came back a while later and turns out it's actually locked for breakfast and you had to go into a separate entrance from reception. thanks? Couldn't come grab us when you saw us walking outside? There was literally no one else around.
That said, and it may have been our fault for booking a snug room, the room was quite small, and hot (we had the window open the whole time). Reception was polite but not overly friendly - I'm usually comfortable asking questions but hesitated because I felt like I might be bothering her. For example, we asked about breakfast and she said yes it's serving, watched us walk out the front door, where we went downstairs and found the door to the restaurant locked but people inside. Went back in and she was nowhere to be seen, so went back to our room. Came back a while later and turns out it's actually locked for breakfast and you had to go into a separate entrance from reception. thanks? Couldn't come grab us when you saw us walking outside? There was literally no one else around.
Adrian E.
Aug 21, 2013
Stayed at this hotel for a night while visiting the whiskey region of Scotland. Third hotel in three nights and definitely the favorite so far. The bedroom and bathroom were both spacious. Slept great after a long drive. Rooms were clean. The bathrooms included a warm towel rack, large tub, functioning shower, working toilet, and combined hot & cold water sink.
My previous hotels in Scotland seemed to have separate hot & cold spouts so you had to "mix" the water to get "warm" water. The hotel was decorated very nicely. It seems to have some history to it. There is a bar located in the lobby that is filled with bottles of whiskey. Looks like a great place to grab a drink. My only complaint is that the Internet signal was very spotty from the room. Perhaps we were just too far from the lobby.
My previous hotels in Scotland seemed to have separate hot & cold spouts so you had to "mix" the water to get "warm" water. The hotel was decorated very nicely. It seems to have some history to it. There is a bar located in the lobby that is filled with bottles of whiskey. Looks like a great place to grab a drink. My only complaint is that the Internet signal was very spotty from the room. Perhaps we were just too far from the lobby.
John C.
Jul 12, 2012
We had a lovely (relatively inexpensive) bite to eat at the downstairs bar and restaurant, and then adjourned to The Quaich bar upstairs, with literally HUNDREDS of whiskeys from all over lining the walls. The bar staff were enthusiastic and helpful, and we had a delightful time building our own tasting flight for a reasonable price. Highly recommend stopping here on a trip through distillery land!
