Caol Ila 1974 / 23 Year Old / First Cask #12470 Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £600
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Old Wood
- Description
- This exceptionally rare 1974 Caol Ila, aged 23 years and bottled by the now-defunct First Cask imprint, represents a snapshot of Islay whisky from a critical transitional period in Scotch production. Without modern descriptions available, the age and era suggest a mature coastal peat character tempered by decades in wood. Bottles from this bottler are increasingly difficult to source. Collectors and serious Islay enthusiasts should view this as a historical artifact as much as a drinking opportunity.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caol Ila 1974 / 23 Year Old / First Cask #12470 Islay Whisky is a from Caol Ila (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, heavily oaked and peaty character — smokey, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This exceptionally rare 1974 Caol Ila, aged 23 years and bottled by the now-defunct First Cask imprint, represents a snapshot of Islay whisky from a critical transitional period in Scotch production. Without modern descriptions available, the age and era suggest a mature coastal peat character tempered by decades in wood. Bottles from this bottler are increasingly difficult to source. Collectors and serious Islay enthusiasts should view this as a historical artifact as much as a drinking opportunity.
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