Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 95060) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
- Distillery
- Caperdonich
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.8%
- Age
- 22 years
- Price
- £360
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Malt Extract, Toasted, Vanilla, Old Wood
- Description
- Caperdonich closed in the early 2000s, but this single cask from June 1995 captures the distillery's classic Speyside character in its final years. Matured for 22 years in a hogshead, it offers the orchard fruit and subtle spice typical of the region with a refined, elegant structure. A rare glimpse into a lost distillery, limited to just 209 bottles.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 95060) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is a 22-year-old single malt from Caperdonich (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 56.8% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — honey, malt extract, toasted, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Caperdonich closed in the early 2000s, but this single cask from June 1995 captures the distillery's classic Speyside character in its final years. Matured for 22 years in a hogshead, it offers the orchard fruit and subtle spice typical of the region with a refined, elegant structure. A rare glimpse into a lost distillery, limited to just 209 bottles.
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