Caledonian (Silent) Xtra Old Particular Single Cask #15243 Whisky 45 Year Old · 1976 Vintage
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The Caledonian Distillery was built in 1855, however has been closed for many years. Fortunately some independent bottlers were able to get their hands on these hard to come-by casks after closing. This 45 year old natural cask strength bottle is a rare opportunity to to experience the closed distillery with only 295 hand filled bottles.
Anticipate lively, fresh fruit salad coupled with a damp, spiced oaked character on the nose. The palate is deliciously thick with a real creamy texture, showing a moreish caramel cream quality and honeyed cereal. The long lasting finish linger wonderfully with a citrus tang alongside zesty hard candy and syrup.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep amber with copper-gold shimmer, a sun-warmed, luxurious hue hinting at years in oak and sherry cask.
Nose
Lively, fresh fruit salad aromas mingle with a damp, spiced oak character, delivering an inviting, complex nose that hints at the whisky’s depth.
Palate
A thick, creamy palate coats the mouth with caramel cream and honeyed cereal, then widens into a bright citrus tang. The sweetness lingers into a zesty candy-syrup finish.
Finish
Long, lingering finish with a bright citrus tang that persists, mingling with zesty hard candy and syrup. A honeyed sweetness threads through, tapering to a gentle oak-spice fade that leaves a warm, resinous glow.