✦ Neatly Summary

Caol Ila 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 311974) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 17-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 57.1% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, oily, kippery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Caol Ila's maritime peat signature is tempered by 17 years in a refill sherry butt for this Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice bottling. The cask influence adds dried fruit and subtle sweetness to the distillery's typical brine and smoke, creating a more rounded and approachable profile than standard Caol Ila. Cask strength presentation preserves the full texture and complexity, suiting those who appreciate layered Islay expressions.

No community notes yet. Sign in to add yours.