In Scotch whisky, NV typically appears in blends or independent vattings. For a single grain distillery like Caledonian, an NV suggests:
An explosion of overripe pear and baked apple gives way to the signature Caledonian "earthiness." The new virgin oak is immediately apparent: think of a humidor filled with cinnamon sticks and clove. Behind that lies a gentle waxiness (reminiscent of old-school Clynelish) and a whiff of heather honey. caledonian nv the collectors edition updated