Caol Ila 30 Year Old 1980 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing)

Distilled in November 1980 and matured for three decades in a refill hogshead before bottling at natural cask strength in 2011, this Islay single malt from Douglas Laing's Old & Rare Platinum Selection represents Caol Ila at its most mature and refined. The extended aging has mellowed the distillery's characteristic smoky, seaweed-brined character while building layers of dried fruit, leather, and waxy oak texture. The finish is long, lingering, and mineral-driven, with smoke that has become integrated rather than assertive. This is a whisky for serious collectors and those seeking aged, introspective Islay expressions.

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