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Gordon & MacPhail 1982 from Caperdonich Distillery
Caperdonich casks still in existence are rare and highly desirable chapters in Scotland’s liquid history and our Private Collection 1982 from Caperdonich Distillery is no different. An exquisite whisky, it provides distinctly sweet notes, with a slight hint of oak on the finish.
Tasting film
Nose
Soft and gentle aromas of citrus peel and traces of toffee combine with sweet hay and dried flower notes. Nuances of honeysuckle emerge, balanced by fresh highlights of newly-harvested mint.
Taste
Gentle flavours of liquorice root initially. Crisp red apple notes emerge; a drying oak undertone lingers before nutty notes surface. A generous sweetness remains.
Finish
Sweet flavours evolve into a refreshing element akin to newly-harvested hops. Mature oak endures on the finish.
Caperdonich
Now sadly lost in the mists of distilling’s bygone era the Caperdonich Distillery (Gaelic for ‘The Secret Well’) was effectively Glen Grant’s sister distillery. Founded in 1897, the Rothes distillery known as Glen Grant Number 2 was closed four years after opening only to be reopened in 1965. The modern distillery named after the well from which it took its water was mothballed in 2002, effectively calling time on the distillery forever.
Those Caperdonich casks still in existence are highly sought after; its whisky having a distinctly rich, mossy, dry character with lovely light herbal and fruity notes. A snap-shot in time; Caperdonich is a closed distillery definitely worth seeking out.
Product information
Range
Region
Distillery
Caperdonich
Status
Whisky Vault
Vintage
1982
Strength
46.6%
Bottled year
2019
Colour
Gold
Cask Type
Refill bourbon barrel
Outturn
114 Bottles
Cask Numbers
476
Markets
UK, Europe, Asia & OceaniaWe think you'll like these:
