Caperdonich – Peated 27 Year Old Secret Speyside (70cl)

This is a 27 year old peated single malt from Caperdonich, released under the Secret Speyside name in a 70cl bottle. It was matured in American oak barrels and bottled at cask strength without chill-filtration. Caperdonich stood on the banks of the River Spey. The distillery opened in 1898 and was taken down brick by brick in 2011, so this whisky comes from a distillery that no longer exists. The nose is smoky and fruity, with rich peat alongside juicy peach and orange milk chocolate. On the palate, creamy vanilla and candied orange slices lead into smoky charred oak. The finish is long and sweetly peated, with a hint of cinnamon spice.