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Mackillop's Choice (distilled at Caperdonich), 35 year old, 1968 Vintage, 43%, $165
Caperdonich is always a challenge to find. This one is aged in a sherry cask. One would fear that slumbering away for 35 years in a sherry cask would completely dominate this whisky's profile. Not this whisky. As you would expect, it is nicely matured, but it is surprisingly clean and well rounded, too! Exotic notes of dried fruits, sultana, subtle (but viscous) honey, sandalwood, and a potpourri of spice (especially cinnamon, anise, ginger). Clean, subtly spicy finish. Slowly sip and savor its delicate pleasures.
(4th Quarter 2004 Issue-Vol. 13#4)
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Murray McDavid (distilled at Caperdonich, 1968, 46%)
Style: Speyside single malt scotch
Color: Pale gold
Aroma: Surprisingly fresh and clean. Golden raisins, lightly oaky. Malted barley.
Palate: Beautifully balanced and clean. Layers of fruit interwoven through a richly malty foundation. Long and clean on the finish with a hint of dry oaky spiciness.
General Comments: Perhaps the most pleasant Caperdonich I've had to date. Not the most complex malt, but very clean, soothing, and warming. Like a long-time companion who doesn't say much-and doesn't need to.
Price: $150. Only six hundred bottles available (malt@murray-mcdavid.com).
(1st Quarter 2004 Issue-Vol. 13#1)
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