Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10594) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.1%
- Age
- 35 years
- Price
- £650
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Old Wood, Medicinal, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Distilled at Caol Ila in February 1979 and aged 35 years in a refill hogshead, this Xtra Old Particular release captures the distillery's signature Islay character of smoke and brine. Bottled in 2014 at natural strength with only 204 bottles produced, it represents a rare window into the classic Caol Ila style of the late 1970s.
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Caol Ila 35 Year Old 1979 (cask 10594) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 35-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 47.1% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and oaky character — smokey, leathery, old wood, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled at Caol Ila in February 1979 and aged 35 years in a refill hogshead, this Xtra Old Particular release captures the distillery's signature Islay character of smoke and brine. Bottled in 2014 at natural strength with only 204 bottles produced, it represents a rare window into the classic Caol Ila style of the late 1970s.
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