Caol Ila 40 Year Old 1982 Private Collection is a prestigious Islay single malt Scotch whisky, distilled in February 1982 and matured for four decades in a single refill American hogshead (#691). Bottled in November 2022 by Gordon & MacPhail for their acclaimed Private Collection series, this remarkable expression is presented in a bespoke hand-blown crystal decanter, with only 121 decanters released globally.
Why We Think You’ll Love It
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40-year-old Caol Ila of exquisite elegance
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Rare single cask (#691) bottling
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Only 121 hand-blown crystal decanters
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A masterful balance of age, Islay character, and wood influence
A beautifully restrained and contemplative Caol Ila—Islay refinement at its peak.
Bottle Information
Bottle Information
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
NOSE: FRAGRANT TROPICAL PINE APPLE AND MANGO NOTES COMBINE WITH SPICED PEAR . SWEET SEVILLE ORANGE NOTES GIVE WAY TO SUBTLE VANILLA AND RICH SMOKE.
TASTE: CURED MEAT FLAVOURS LEAD TO CITRUS ZEST AND A HINT OF WALNUT . DRIED APRICOT COMES TO THE FORE ALONGSIDE ANISEED AND BLACK PEPPER.
FINISH: FULL AND LONG FINISH WITH LINGERING HONEY DEW MELON AND BONFIRE EMBERS.
