Banff & Caperdonich “Halloween Malts” from Duncan Taylor – Scotch Whisky News
Duncan Taylor’s latest releases from the Rarest of the Rare collection are just in time for Halloween (not quite – WI). The Rarest of the Rare Banff 1975 comes from the now deceased Banff distillery which has a history of disaster. In 1877 most of the distillery was devasted in a fire. In 1941 a German Junkers plane bombed one of the warehouses and in 1991 another fire destoyed it completely. Duncan Taylor are please to announce this exclusive and rare bottling! This bottle is a 37 year old and is 45.1% ABV. There are only 155 bottles made.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Orange, lemon grass with tropical fruits. Vanilla with toffee emerging Taste: Dry taste with lime. Syrupy with a hint of tropical fruits – mango and grapefruit
Finish: A slight nutty finish with peaches and mangoes and a hint of toffee
Comment: A stunning Banff!!
The Caperdonich distillery was constructed as a sister distillery to Glen Grant and was named Glen Grant 2 for some time. It finally closed in 2002 after being mothballed. The only official bottling was a cask strength released in 2005. Duncan Taylor has now released the Rarest of the Rare Caperdonich 1992 which is a 20 year old whisky that is 54.7% ABV. There are just 282 bottles.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Toffee apples with a hint of mint. Slightly nutty with a hint of fruit
Taste: Apples, nuts, toffee and vanilla
Finish: Butterscotch, vanilla and toffee finish.
Comment: Delicious!!
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