| Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | | Caledonian NV – The Collectors Edition (The Cally 40yo 2015 Special Release) | | Distillery | Caledonian (closed 1988) | | Region | Lowland, Scotland | | Type | Single Grain Scotch Whisky | | Distilled | 1974 | | Bottled | 2015 | | Age | 40 Years Old | | ABV (Alcohol by Volume) | 53.3% (Natural Cask Strength) | | Cask Type | Refill American Oak Hogsheads / Bourbon Hogshead Barrels | | Volume | 70cl | | Number of Bottles | 5,060 worldwide | | Bottler | Distillery Original Bottling (Diageo Special Releases) | | Release Nickname | ‘The Cally’ |
: Immensely creamy and coating. It bursts with a velvety combination of butterscotch, rich honey, and white chocolate, balanced beautifully by tropical notes of dried papaya, ripe banana, and soft baking spices.
Often features a bespoke, heavy-base glass design that showcases the rich, golden hue of the whisky. Caledonian NV - The Collectors Edition
Established in 1820, Caledonian Distillery was one of Scotland's earliest and most innovative whisky producers. With a keen eye for quality and a passion for innovation, the distillery quickly gained a reputation for its smooth, refined whiskies. Over the years, Caledonian has adapted to changing market conditions, experimented with new techniques, and consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible with Scotch whisky.
Because the distillery no longer exists, the macro-supply of Caledonian whisky can only decrease. Every bottle opened makes the remaining sealed bottles more valuable. | Feature | Specification | | :--- |
Because the Caledonian distillery is closed, the supply of its whisky is limited to the barrels filled before 1988. This scarcity is a primary factor in its status among collectors of historical spirits. 2. Evolution of Grain Whisky
Caledonian NV - The Collector's Edition is a rare bottling from Edinburgh's historic "ghost" grain distillery that closed in 1988, representing a sophisticated blend of aged stocks. Renowned for its creamy vanilla, toffee, and tropical fruit profile, this release is prized by collectors for its finite supply, blending excellence, and high investment potential. For more information, explore resources on premium single grain whisky. Established in 1820, Caledonian Distillery was one of
To understand the significance of the Caledonian NV (Non-Vintage) Collectors Edition, one must understand the monumental scale of the distillery that created it. A Century of Production
Because the stills fell silent nearly four decades ago, any authentic bottling from this site carries immense historical gravity. Deconstructing the Non-Vintage Collectors Edition