Name: Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Brand: Caledonian
Price: 429.90 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is characterised by Malt Extract, Toasted, Old Wood, Honey notes. Caledonian Distillery closed in 1988, making this 34-year-old single grain from 1987 a snapshot of the distillery's final years. Duncan Taylor bottled 210 bottles from this cask for the Rare Auld series, capturing the creamy, waxy character Caledonian was known for.

Question 2

Is Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) has some sweetness (55/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - 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 Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) costs £429.9 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 52.7% ABV, Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - 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 Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)?

Accepted Answer

Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) pairs well with honey cake, crème brûlée, mild soft cheeses, and glazed nuts. The balanced character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - 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 Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - 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 Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) similar to BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) and BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish share a similar flavour profile (Old Wood, Honey) and are in a similar price range. BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish costs £299 vs £429.9 for Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor).

Question 11

Is Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) similar to Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) and Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve share a similar flavour profile (Honey) and are in a similar price range. Glenfiddich 21 Year Old - Havana Reserve costs £499 vs £429.9 for Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor).

Question 12

How does Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) compare to Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)?

Accepted Answer

Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) and Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Caledonian 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 7823876) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is complex and layered, while Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) is known for Smokey, Kippery, Medicinal notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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