SMWS 53.461 (Caol Ila) / 1993 / 30 Year Old / For LMDW Artist #13 Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1200
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Kippery, Citric, Medicinal
- Description
- This 1993 Caol Ila, bottled by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society for La Maison du Whisky, spent 30 years in cask, allowing its signature peat to integrate rather than dominate. The nose reveals shellfish, iodine, and lemon oil woven through thick peat smoke, while the palate unfolds with acacia honey and smoked liquorice root, finishing cool and creamy with coconut milk. The texture is well-rounded and sophisticated—three decades of maturation has built complexity without harshness. Ideal for experienced peat drinkers seeking subtlety and depth rather than raw smoke.
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SMWS 53.461 (Caol Ila) / 1993 / 30 Year Old / For LMDW Artist #13 Islay Whisky
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40%
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£1200
✦ Neatly Summary
SMWS 53.461 (Caol Ila) / 1993 / 30 Year Old / For LMDW Artist #13 Islay Whisky is a from Caol Ila (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and peaty character — smokey, kippery, citric, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1993 Caol Ila, bottled by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society for La Maison du Whisky, spent 30 years in cask, allowing its signature peat to integrate rather than dominate. The nose reveals shellfish, iodine, and lemon oil woven through thick peat smoke, while the palate unfolds with acacia honey and smoked liquorice root, finishing cool and creamy with coconut milk. The texture is well-rounded and sophisticated—three decades of maturation has built complexity without harshness. Ideal for experienced peat drinkers seeking subtlety and depth rather than raw smoke.
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