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 Distillery
Built in 1898 as a sister site to cater for the growing demand for Glen Grant whiskies, Caperdonich has developed a loyal following of whisky enthusiasts who regard it as one the hidden gems in Speyside’s rich whisky history.
The Rothes-based distillery, which was originally named ‘Glen Grant #2’, closed in 1902, only to be re-opened in 1965 by Glenlivet Distilleries Ltd. Expansion saw the stills increased from two to four in 1967 and in 1977 and the site was officially renamed ‘Caperdonich ’after the well from which it took its water. The site was sold to Pernod Ricard in 2001 and mothballed in 2002.
Product information
- Range
- Private Collection
- Region
- Speyside
- 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 & Oceania *Available Markets May Vary
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