{"product_id":"caperdonich-1998-21-year-old-peated-small-batch-release-no-2-caperdonich","title":"Caperdonich 1998 21 Year Old Peated Small Batch Release No.2 | Caperdonich","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Rare Peated Caperdonich Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nDistilled in 1998 and matured for 21 years, this Caperdonich Peated Small Batch Release CP\/001 was bottled in 2019 as part of the Secret Speyside Collection. Matured exclusively in first-fill American oak barrels and bottled at 48% ABV without chill filtration, it showcases a remarkably uncommon peated style from one of Speyside’s lost distilleries.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nCaperdonich was demolished in 2011, making remaining stocks increasingly finite. While the distillery was historically known for elegant Speyside spirit, peated production was exceptionally rare, giving this release particular significance among collectors seeking unusual expressions from closed distilleries.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle peat smoke balanced by orchard fruits, honey, vanilla, sweet oak and subtle citrus notes.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft and layered with warming smoke, ripe pear, caramel, vanilla cream, oak spice and delicate malt sweetness.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and refined, with lingering soft peat, sweet oak, liquorice, herbs and a gentle smoky warmth.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caperdonich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caperdonich Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small Batch Release - Peated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e CP\/001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1998\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e First-fill American Oak Barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColouring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Original Presentation Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nFounded in 1898 as Glen Grant No.2, Caperdonich spent much of its life producing spirit for blends before establishing its own identity. Following its closure in 2002 and eventual demolition in 2011, remaining stocks became increasingly sought-after. The Secret Speyside releases have played an important role in preserving the legacy of this forgotten distillery.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Secret Speyside Collection was created to showcase rare and lesser-seen distilleries within Chivas Brothers' portfolio. Among these releases, the peated Caperdonich expressions stand apart as an unusual chapter in Speyside whisky history, combining the distillery’s elegant character with a restrained and sophisticated smoky profile.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nPlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage or secondary-market sourcing.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nPrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. Availability is finite and unlikely to be repeated once sold.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:24px; font-style:italic; color:#9A9A9A; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\nNot every bottle is meant to be found.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Whisky Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47983046787246,"sku":"TWA-CAPERDONICH-1998-21YO-CP001","price":695.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/6582\/9294\/files\/caperdonich-21-year-old-small-batch-release-no-2-closed-distillery-speyside-single-malt-scotch-whisky-1.jpg?v=1781431738","url":"https:\/\/thewhiskyarchive.com.au\/products\/caperdonich-1998-21-year-old-peated-small-batch-release-no-2-caperdonich","provider":"The Whisky Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}