Caperdonich 21 Year Old Peated Small Batch Release

Description

? Caperdonich 21 Year Old Peated

? The Lost Distillery

The most important context for this whisky is that it comes from a “silent” (closed) and now demolished Speyside distillery.

Distillery: Caperdonich (originally Glen Grant No. 2)

Location: Rothes, Speyside, Scotland

Status: Closed in 2002 and completely demolished in 2011.

Legacy: Whiskies from Caperdonich are rare, limited to the dwindling existing stock, and therefore highly valued by collectors and connoisseurs.

Bottling: This expression is an official bottling released by Chivas Brothers as part of their Secret Speyside Collection, highlighting whiskies from closed or rare Speyside sites.

? Tasting Notes

The Caperdonich 21 Year Old Peated is known for its elegant integration of the distillery’s fruity character with a sophisticated layer of aged smoke.

Category	Detailed Notes
Nose	Soft, gentle peat smoke balanced by the bright, classic Speyside fruit notes. Aromas of bonfire ash, juicy oranges, baked apples, and a touch of herbal tea or cool mint. The smoke is refined, not medicinal.
Palate	Velvety and rich. The palate delivers a beautiful marriage of sweet Speyside character—citrus zest, poached pear, and a hint of vanilla—followed by a warm, sooty peat smoke. Notes of pepper, toasted marshmallow, and a lingering subtle oakiness add complexity.
Finish	Long and drying, with the delicate smoke gently fading to reveal herbal notes, citrus zest, and a final, warm hint of spice.

 

In summary, the Caperdonich 21 Year Old Peated is an opportunity to taste a sophisticated, rare style of peated Speyside whisky from a distillery that exists only in the bottle.