Kanpaikai & Antelope 1989 Cragganmore 35 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Kanpaikai & Antelope 1989 Cragganmore 35 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a rare and refined Speyside release distilled in 1989 and matured for an extraordinary 35 years before bottling in 2025. Drawn from a single refill hogshead cask, this long-aged Cragganmore showcases the elegant complexity and layered fruit character that has made mature expressions from the distillery highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. Bottled at natural cask strength, this release is both exceptionally limited and deeply expressive of old-school Speyside whisky craftsmanship.

Distillery: Cragganmore Distillery
Bottled For: Kanpaikai & The Antelope
Age: 35 Years Old
ABV: 50.3%
Cask Type: Refill Hogshead
Cask Number: 2907
Series: Ukiyo-e Style Label Series Release #3

This bottling forms part of the Kanpaikai & The Antelope “Ukiyo-e Style Label” series, a collection inspired by traditional Japanese Ukiyo-e art and contemporary whisky culture. The series combines collectible visual design with carefully selected single cask Scotch whiskies, celebrating rarity, artistry and the partnership between Kanpaikai and The Antelope. As the third release in the series, this Cragganmore stands as a distinctive collector’s piece for lovers of mature Speyside whisky.

Tasting Notes:
Elegant aromas of ripe orchard fruits, honey, citrus peel and soft oak spice lead into a rich and layered palate of apricot, marmalade, malty cereals and almond paste. Subtle beeswax, warming oak and delicate sweetness provide balance and depth throughout. The finish is long, refined and gently spicy, carrying lingering fruit, citrus and mature oak complexity that highlights the remarkable character achieved through 35 years of maturation