| Feature | Original Collectors Edition | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | ABV | 48.5% | 50.2% | | Cask Types | Ex-Bourbon + Oloroso | Ex-Bourbon + Oloroso + Virgin Oak | | Filtration | Non-chill filtered | Superior non-chill filtered (lower micron) | | Profile | Fruity, dessert-like | Spicier, oilier, more complex | | Availability | Discontinued / Secondary market | Current release (limited) |
In the world of high-end spirits and luxury collectibles, few releases generate as much quiet anticipation as an update to a "Collectors Edition." When that name is Caledonian NV , the stakes are even higher. Known for its meticulous approach to non-vintage (NV) blending, the Caledonian distillery has built a reputation on defying conventions. Now, with the launch of the Caledonian NV The Collectors Edition Updated , the brand has not merely re-released a classic—it has re-engineered it.
The entry is surprisingly soft for 50.2%. It opens with vanilla custard and seville orange marmalade. Mid-palate, the sherry influence kicks in: dark chocolate, raisin, and a touch of leather. The "updated" character shines here—the virgin oak adds a white pepper kick that was absent in the original, creating a beautiful tension between sweet and dry.