Caol Ila 38 Year Old 1984 (cask 3122) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.3%
- Age
- 38 years
- Price
- £1341.5
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Oily, Medicinal, Old Wood
- Description
- Distilled at Islay's Caol Ila in 1984, this 38-year-old single malt matured in a refill American hogshead for its full term before Gordon & MacPhail bottled it at cask strength in 2024. The single cask yielded 150 bottles of this classic coastal malt.
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Caol Ila 38 Year Old 1984 (cask 3122) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 38-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 53.3% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, oily, medicinal, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled at Islay's Caol Ila in 1984, this 38-year-old single malt matured in a refill American hogshead for its full term before Gordon & MacPhail bottled it at cask strength in 2024. The single cask yielded 150 bottles of this classic coastal malt.
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