And a third Caperdonich 1972. Life’s tough! Fulco, one of the guys from the Usquebaugh Society and a steady co-host of the regional tastings brought me a sample of this one. I didn’t mind at all!

Nose:
Sweet and woody spices. I get lots of clove from this one! Soft, pulpy wood, but not in a bad way. A very warmy, Christmas-like dram with raisins and other dried fruits.

Taste:
A lot smoother than the G&M one, although the difference in ABV is only 0.5%. Again, the wood spices, with clove and cinnamon. Dried fruits with a bit less emphasis on the raisins. Quite sweet, but not overly so and a hint of pepper.

Finish:
A very smooth finish. A hint of pepper, slightly drying and some wood dust. Sweet, spicy with some mango. Its a very complex finish and it deserves a lot of attention.

This one falls somewhere in between the Perfect Dram and the G&M Caperdonich. I love all three of them but this one is not as demanding as the first, while being a lot more balanced and complex than the second. Thanks Fulco!

Caperdonich 1972-2010, 37 years old, 56.5%, cask 7414, I guess its sold out by now but it used to be around € 135!

Nose: 9
Taste: 9
Finish: 9
Overal experience: 10
Price/quality: +2

Total: 39 points