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Rarest of rare drams are released on sale by Huntly based Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky


By Pat Scott

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Huntly based, Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky, has released two extra special whiskies as part of their ‘Rarest of the Rare’ portfolio with price tags over £10,000.

A Kinclaith 51-year-old and Caperdonich 50-year-old form part of a collection of rare whisky casks from closed distilleries, that Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky has matured in their warehouses for half a century.

A limited release of less than 100 handcrafted glass decanters is available of each whisky worldwide.

The bottles are individually numbered and engraved as well as housed in a lockable framed box, inside a brushed stainless steel carry case.

Both whiskies are available by ballot only - the Kinclaith has a UK retail price tag of £12,300 and Caperdonich £10,750 from https://therarest.duncantaylor.com.

The 51 year old Kinclaith whisky commands a price tag of £12,300.
The 51 year old Kinclaith whisky commands a price tag of £12,300.

Chairman Euan Shand, said; “I feel it is a privilege to be the custodian of these stunning rare casks. Originally filled back in 1969 it’s the start of an exciting chapter at Duncan Taylor as we plan to release a selection of rare malts from our portfolio over time.”

Both whiskies have notable histories - Kinclaith’s existence ended in 1975 and production of Caperdonich from Rothes finished in 2002.

The sought-after whiskies are rarely released and it’s the first time that Duncan Taylor has launched drams dating back over 50 years.

Kinclaith’s origins date back as far as 1957 - the small malt distillery, located on the south side of the river Clyde was housed within the massive Strathclyde grain distillery complex.

The vital ingredients were all locally procured and the liquid matured in a combination of American and European oak casks, producing some of what is recognised as the finest malt whisky over an 18-year period.

The Caperdonich which has been released on sale at over £10,000 for the limited edition bottle.
The Caperdonich which has been released on sale at over £10,000 for the limited edition bottle.

Caperdonich dates back much further to 1898. It was mothballed for six decades and production was re-instated in 1965 to fulfil demand for Glen Grant, culminating in the expansion of the Caperdonich distillery site, near Rothes in 1967.

The new pot stills were steam heated which was a very modern technology at the time and the whisky was given a new appellation in 1966, Caperdonich. Caperdonich closed in 2002.

Mr Shand added: "The 50-year-old Caperdonich delivers tasting notes that are beautifully malty and sweet. On the palate you’ll find a frothy caramel latte topped with cinnamon. A long-lasting finish of soft gentle warm spices and sweet toasted oak notes round it off.

"The 51-year-old Kinclaith is full gold in colour and on the nose has fragrant sweet oak notes. Even after 50 years the cask remains active offering seasonal spices of clove and cinnamon with remarkable freshness. It’s a beautifully structured whisky, with the cask and distillate in perfect harmony."

The other is a Caperdonich 50 year old from Rothes which closed in 2002. As far as we know, these are the last known casks of this age from these sought after distilleries.


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