Name: Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Brand: Caperdonich
Price: 142.97 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is characterised by Old Wood, Sherried, Honey, Tobacco, Leathery notes. Caperdonich distilled in October 1972 and aged 38 years in cask 6738, bottled by Duncan Taylor for their Rare Auld range at cask strength in October 2010. Just 152 bottles were released from this single cask.

Question 2

Is Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is noticeably sweet (73/100), with flavours like Honey.

Question 4

Is Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is a good step up for beginners with some experience — not the easiest starting point, but very rewarding.

Question 5

Is Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) costs £142.97 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 51.8% ABV, Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)?

Accepted Answer

Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The sweet, honeyed character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) similar to MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) and MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) share a similar flavour profile (Sherried) and are in a similar price range. MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) costs £125 vs £142.97 for Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor).

Question 11

Is Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) similar to Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) and Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 share a similar flavour profile (Leathery) and are in a similar price range. Glen Scotia 14 Year Old (Peated Tawny Port Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2020 costs £179 vs £142.97 for Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor).

Question 12

How does Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) compare to Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail?

Accepted Answer

Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) and Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is sweet and approachable, while Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail is known for Smokey, Medicinal, Kippery notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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