Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1979 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.6%
- Age
- 28 years
- Price
- £699.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Old Wood
- Description
- Caol Ila's peppery, maritime character deepens significantly across 28 years in a single cask, distilled in 1979 and bottled in 2007 as part of Douglas Laing's Old & Rare Platinum range. The extended aging mellows Islay's typical smoke and salt while building layers of dried citrus and oak complexity. An exceptional, aged expression for serious collectors of heavily sherried peated whisky.
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Caol Ila 28 Year Old 1979 - Old & Rare Platinum (Douglas Laing) is a 28-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 54.6% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, heavily oaked and peaty character — smokey, medicinal, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Caol Ila's peppery, maritime character deepens significantly across 28 years in a single cask, distilled in 1979 and bottled in 2007 as part of Douglas Laing's Old & Rare Platinum range. The extended aging mellows Islay's typical smoke and salt while building layers of dried citrus and oak complexity. An exceptional, aged expression for serious collectors of heavily sherried peated whisky.
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