Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
- Distillery
- Caledonian
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 49.7%
- Age
- 29 years
- Price
- £154.49
- Tasting notes
- Oily, Toasted, Vanilla, Malt Extract, Old Wood
- Description
- Caledonian distillery's grain whisky may be silent now, but this 29-year-old single cask from 1987 speaks to the character of Scottish grain spirits aged without compromise. Matured in a bourbon hogshead through 2016, it carries the typical honeyed sweetness and subtle oak influence that defines well-aged grain, with a clean, approachable palate. The extended maturation adds layers of vanilla and dried fruit complexity. A rare opportunity to taste from a closed distillery's remaining stock, ideal for grain whisky collectors and those curious about Caledonian's legacy.
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ABV
49.7%
Age
29 yr
Style
Grain
✦ Neatly Summary
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) is a 29-year-old grain from Caledonian (Scotland), bottled at 49.7% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — oily, toasted, vanilla, malt extract. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Caledonian distillery's grain whisky may be silent now, but this 29-year-old single cask from 1987 speaks to the character of Scottish grain spirits aged without compromise. Matured in a bourbon hogshead through 2016, it carries the typical honeyed sweetness and subtle oak influence that defines well-aged grain, with a clean, approachable palate. The extended maturation adds layers of vanilla and dried fruit complexity. A rare opportunity to taste from a closed distillery's remaining stock, ideal for grain whisky collectors and those curious about Caledonian's legacy.
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