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Caperdonich 1972 40 Year Old For The Whiskyman & QV.ID

Caperdonich 1972 40 Year Old For The Whiskyman & QV.ID
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Lot number: 073-3047

Winning bid: £520

Originally given the uninspiring name of Glen Grant #2, Caperdonich was closed for longer than it was ever open. Built in 1898 across the road from its namesake, the distillery was eventually renamed Caperdonich when it was re-opened in 1965. In 2010 the distillery was sold to Forsyth's, manufacturer of copper pot stills and subsequently demolished.

Selected and bottled for The Whiskyman & QV.ID

Distilled: 1972

Bottled: 2012

Age: 40 years old

49% ABV / 70cl

Bottle Number: One of only 65 bottles released

Please note sticker residue on bottle.

Please examine all images of the lot, any packaging and labels carefully and satisfy yourself as to their condition before making a bid.