Caperdonich 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 6740) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Caperdonich
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48%
- Age
- 41 years
- Price
- £1245
- Community rating
- 4.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Malt Extract, Nutty, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Caperdonich's 41-year-old from 1972 represents one of Scotland's closed distilleries, bottled by Duncan Taylor in a hand-blown Tantalus decanter with cask wood, offering rare glimpse into Speyside character from a bygone era.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caperdonich 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 6740) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) is a 41-year-old single malt from Caperdonich (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 48% ABV. Expect fruity, oaky and sweet character — old wood, sherried, malt extract, nutty. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Caperdonich's 41-year-old from 1972 represents one of Scotland's closed distilleries, bottled by Duncan Taylor in a hand-blown Tantalus decanter with cask wood, offering rare glimpse into Speyside character from a bygone era.
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