La Maison du Whisky Artist #10 Caperdonich 20 Year Old 2000 Single Malt Scotch Whisky

La Maison du Whisky Artist #10 Caperdonich 20 Year Old is a rare Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from the now-closed Caperdonich Distillery. Distilled in 2000 and bottled in 2020, this exceptional expression matured for 20 years in refill hogshead cask #29488 before being released at 55.8% ABV. Limited to just 251 bottles, it forms part of the tenth-anniversary Artist Collection from La Maison du Whisky, featuring artwork by Sei Arimori. Its elegant character brings together orchard fruits, citrus, delicate florals, malted barley, and layered spice.

Food Pairing: Roasted poultry, seared scallops, aged Comté cheese, pear tart, almond pastries, and white chocolate.

Tasting Notes: An elegant and expressive Speyside single malt displaying bright citrus, ripe orchard fruits, delicate floral aromas, sweet vanilla, herbaceous malt, and warming spice.

Nose: Fresh lemon and grapefruit, vanilla, wildflowers, ripe pear, and apple, developing notes of Mirabelle plum, pineapple, banana, black pepper, and aromatic herbs.

Palate: Lively citrus and sweet melon lead into malted barley, fresh herbs, creamy vanilla, and delicate floral notes, complemented by subtle medicinal nuances.

Finish: Long and complex, with warming ginger, exotic guava, acacia honey, fresh herbs, cooling menthol, and a gentle coconut sweetness.