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Caperdonich 1972 40 Year Old Whiskyman & QI.ID

Caperdonich 1972 40 Year Old Whiskyman & QI.ID
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Caperdonich 1972 40 Year Old Whiskyman & QI.IDCaperdonich 1972 40 Year Old Whiskyman & QI.ID

Lot number: 078-3186

Winning bid: £540

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