Caol Ila 1981 / 40 Year Old / Private Collection Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1710
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Citric, Coal-gas, Medicinal
- Description
- Gordon & MacPhail's 1981 Caol Ila aged 40 years in refill wood offers a portrait of Islay whisky from a foundational era, bottled at 58.4% abv. Bright citrus, leather, coal embers, and menthol create a complex profile where the distillery's peat smoke has integrated seamlessly with decades of oak influence. This is a whisky for experienced collectors seeking vintage character and remarkable longevity.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caol Ila 1981 / 40 Year Old / Private Collection Islay Whisky is a from Caol Ila (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, heavily peated and smoky character — smokey, leathery, citric, coal-gas. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Gordon & MacPhail's 1981 Caol Ila aged 40 years in refill wood offers a portrait of Islay whisky from a foundational era, bottled at 58.4% abv. Bright citrus, leather, coal embers, and menthol create a complex profile where the distillery's peat smoke has integrated seamlessly with decades of oak influence. This is a whisky for experienced collectors seeking vintage character and remarkable longevity.
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