Caledonian 48 Year Old 1974 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
- Distillery
- Caledonian
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 48.6%
- Age
- 48 years
- Price
- £349.95
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Old Wood, Malt Extract
- Description
- This Caledonian grain from 1974 aged nearly five decades in a refill hogshead, becoming a benchmark for how patiently grain spirit can develop into something refined and singular. Bottled at 48.6% ABV without chill-filtration in October 2022, the 48-year maturation has created a whisky of subtle complexity, with honeyed sweetness, soft oak, and a silky, enduring finish. A rare glimpse into the depths of aged grain whisky, bottled from a single cask.
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ABV
48.6%
Age
48 yr
Style
Grain
✦ Neatly Summary
Caledonian 48 Year Old 1974 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is a 48-year-old grain from Caledonian (Scotland), bottled at 48.6% ABV. Expect richly sweet, heavily oaked and gentle spice character — vanilla, honey, old wood, malt extract. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This Caledonian grain from 1974 aged nearly five decades in a refill hogshead, becoming a benchmark for how patiently grain spirit can develop into something refined and singular. Bottled at 48.6% ABV without chill-filtration in October 2022, the 48-year maturation has created a whisky of subtle complexity, with honeyed sweetness, soft oak, and a silky, enduring finish. A rare glimpse into the depths of aged grain whisky, bottled from a single cask.
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