Caperdonich 25 Year Old Rare Edition Small Batch Release
£499.00
The Caperdonich 25 Year Old Rare Edition Small Batch Release is a highly sought-after expression from a legendary closed and demolished distillery (a “Ghost Distillery”), making every bottle a piece of history.
This specific release is part of the “Secret Speyside Collection” launched by Chivas Brothers (owner Pernod Ricard) to highlight rare whiskies from their often-overlooked distilleries.
Here is a detailed description of the Caperdonich 25 Year Old Small Batch:
The Expression’s Specifications
Age: 25 Years Old.
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Release Series: Part of the Secret Speyside Collection (Distillery Bottling).
Cask Maturation: Primarily matured in Oak Hogsheads (often Bourbon wood).
ABV: 45.6% abv.
Filtration: Often Non-Chill Filtered, preserving the whisky’s full character.
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Description
Collector’s Value
The Caperdonich 25 Year Old Rare Edition is highly prized for two main reasons:
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Age and Quality: A beautifully aged Speyside single malt.
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Scarcity: As a release from a demolished distillery, the supply is finite. Once the remaining casks are bottled, that specific whisky is gone forever, making it a valuable piece of whisky heritage.
Tasting Profile (Key Characteristics)
The 25-year aging process transforms the distillery’s light, youthful character into a deep, complex, and rewarding Speyside malt, often with unexpected dimensions.
Color: Deep, rich gold to amber.
Nose: Rich wood spice, vanilla, and sweet fruit. Notes often include ripe pear, candied orange peel, toasted almond cake, subtle herbal tones (mint, eucalyptus), and a creamy background of custard or crème brûlée.
Note: Some small batches of Caperdonich 25 Year Old were Peated, which would introduce aromas of sweet bonfire smoke, seaweed, and green apple.
Palate: The texture is often described as oily or waxy. Flavors are rich and complex: dried apricot, sweet pear drops, milk chocolate, and a warming wave of cinnamon or ginger spice. It has a beautiful balance between the fruitiness of Speyside and the aged oak influence.
Finish: Long, warm, and delicate, often with lingering notes of spice, dry oak, and a creamy sweetness.
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