Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 5884) - Distillery Reserve Collection (Chivas Brothers)
- Distillery
- Caperdonich
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.1%
- Age
- 22 years
- Price
- £295
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Toasted, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Leathery
- Description
- Caperdonich's now-closed Speyside distillery produced this 22-year-old in early 1997, matured in second-fill oak and bottled at cask strength (55.1% ABV) by Chivas Brothers in 2019. A rare example of peated Speyside character with the depth that two decades in wood can provide.
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Caperdonich 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 5884) - Distillery Reserve Collection (Chivas Brothers) is a 22-year-old single malt from Caperdonich (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 55.1% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and oaky character — smokey, toasted, dried fruit, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Caperdonich's now-closed Speyside distillery produced this 22-year-old in early 1997, matured in second-fill oak and bottled at cask strength (55.1% ABV) by Chivas Brothers in 2019. A rare example of peated Speyside character with the depth that two decades in wood can provide.
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