Caperdonich 21 Year Old Peated Small Batch Release
£229.00
The Caperdonich 21 Year Old Peated is a rare and highly sought-after single malt, primarily because the distillery itself no longer exists.
Here is a detailed description of this exceptional bottling.
? A Rare Peated Speyside
Caperdonich was historically known for its light, fruity, and classic Speyside style. However, in the 1970s, it began producing a small amount of peated spirit for use in blends, making this 21-year-old peated expression a fascinating and unusual release.
Age: 21 Years Old
Cask Maturation: Fully matured in American Oak Barrels.
ABV: Typically bottled at 48% ABV
Filtration: Non-chill filtered.
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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.
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