Caol Ila 1983 / 42 Year Old / Gleann Mor Rare Find Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £975
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Tobacco, Fresh Fruit, Old Wood
- Description
- Distilled in 1983 and matured for 42 years in a refill hogshead, this Caol Ila reveals layers of cigar box and tobacco smoke alongside ripe tropical fruit and earthy peat—a complexity that only four decades can build. The refill cask preserves the distillery's maritime character while allowing the spirit itself to mature into something rich and evolved. The finish is long and architectural, with smoke and spice lingering for minutes. For serious collectors seeking proof that old Islay whisky can age with grace rather than disappearing into oak.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caol Ila 1983 / 42 Year Old / Gleann Mor Rare Find Islay Whisky is a from Caol Ila (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and oaky character — smokey, tobacco, fresh fruit, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 1983 and matured for 42 years in a refill hogshead, this Caol Ila reveals layers of cigar box and tobacco smoke alongside ripe tropical fruit and earthy peat—a complexity that only four decades can build. The refill cask preserves the distillery's maritime character while allowing the spirit itself to mature into something rich and evolved. The finish is long and architectural, with smoke and spice lingering for minutes. For serious collectors seeking proof that old Islay whisky can age with grace rather than disappearing into oak.
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