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Caperdonich 1972 16 Years Single Malt Whisky

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Caperdonich

Speyside · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
16 years
ABV
40%
Volume
50 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Caperdonich
Distillation Year
24.10.1972
Bottling Year
11.1988
Cask Types
Sherry Casks

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€1,252.92(2024-02-28)

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Caperdonich Distillery, whose name derives from the Gaelic for 'secret well,' stood on the banks of the River Spey in Rothes, Speyside. Founded in 1897 by James Grant as 'Glen Grant #2,' it operated intermittently before its permanent closure in 2002 and eventual demolition in 2010. This 'lost distillery' remained steadfast in traditional production methods while others expanded, crafting a Speyside single malt characterized by delicate fruity notes, honeyed sweetness, and a distinctive waxy texture. Though the physical structure no longer exists, its legacy endures through rare independent bottlings highly prized by collectors. The remaining stocks, primarily matured in ex-bourbon casks, offer a glimpse into a bygone era of whisky making, with each bottle representing an increasingly scarce piece of Scotch whisky history. The legend of Lord Ross and his daughter's lover adds an air of romantic mystery to this already enigmatic distillery's story.
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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2316

Whiskyspace Notes 2316

Jul 5, 2026, 14:00:26

Had a wee dram of this interesting Caperdonich last night, y’know? It’s quite nice, still, though it lacks a little oomph for my taste 😅 It’s a little bolder than I thought it’d be at first, with that beautiful sherry right up front. Then you get the tiger balm, bit of camphor, even cristallised angelica on the mid-palate, littel sweetish too. The finish has overcooked caramel, banana flambée, and it even reminds me of that American restaurant coffee at the end of the day, weird but real good.

Whiskyspace Notes 2018

Whiskyspace Notes 2018

Jun 25, 2026, 12:23:22

Wow, this one's got a beautiful sherry note right off the bat. Then tropical fruits come through, like banana flambée – really lovely. 🍌 There's a touch of overcooked caramel and Grand Marnier, giving it a rich vibe. Midway, I get hints of eucalyptus and tiger balm, almost camphor-like. The finish is like American restaurant coffee at the end of the day, a little sweetish with cristallised angelica. Quite nice, still, but it lacks a little oomph. The arranged rum character is interesting, and overall it's a great, superb dram. Just wish it were a little bolder. 👍

Whiskyspace Notes 1610

Whiskyspace Notes 1610

Jun 15, 2026, 11:56:53

Lovely deep amber dram, proper cosy stuff. I get loads of raisins, prunes and dried figs, with a bit of posh strawberry jam and blood orange brightness. Feels thick and silky, like hazelnut liqueur, chocolate sauce and liqueur-filled milk chocolate, with a café latte softness. Then there’s this gentle wood smoke and heather honey sweetness hanging about quite nicely. Really rounded, sweet-sherried and comforting — just the sort of thing I’d sip slowly after dinner 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 1441

Whiskyspace Notes 1441

Jun 4, 2026, 22:41:43

刚闻到有点 little sweetish,带一丝清凉的 eucalyptus 感 🌿 喝起来感觉... hmm,可能 lacks a little oomph,但细品有 cristallised angelica 的质感 Overcooked caramel 的焦甜在后段冒出来,配上 Grand Marnier 那种橙皮酒香,意外地 quite nice, still ✨ 收尾像喝了一杯 American restaurant coffee at the end of the day,带点木质苦 整体不算惊艳,但 beautiful 的层次偶尔 Superb 一下 要是能 a little bolder 就更好了 😅

Kirsten Wilkinson

Kirsten Wilkinson

Apr 30, 2026, 11:12:05

This whisky's got a proper smokyy kick with a hinnt of apple and cinnamon. Quite warming on a cold night! 🔥 The aftertaste lingers with a bit of honey and oak. Really satisfying, that. 😊 A touch of spice at the end – love it! 🥃

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