Caledonian 1980
Lot #11167
Hammer price: € 540
This lot was featured in the February 2025 auction.
Get to know the lot
Caledonian 1980 Gordon & MacPhail 39-Year-Old Private Collection is an exceptionally rare and highly collectible expression from the historic Caledonian Distillery, distilled in 1980 and aged for 39 years. Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail as part of their Private Collection, it showcases the distillery’s legacy through rich, complex flavors of oak, dried fruits, gentle smoke, and subtle malted sweetness. Released as a limited, cask-strength single malt, this bottling combines extreme rarity with the meticulous craftsmanship of both Caledonian and Gordon & MacPhail, making it a prized piece for collectors and whisky connoisseurs alike.
Category
Whisky
Country
Scotland
Lowland
Distillery
Caledonian
Bottler
Gordon & MacPhail
Type
Single Malt Whisky
Strength
55,4%
Volume
70cl.
Vintage
1980
Bottled
2020
Age
39 yo
Bottling series
Private Collection
Cask
Refill American Hogshead 92569
Bottles
111
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