Caol Ila 30 Year Old 1979 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £86.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Medicinal, Old Wood
- Description
- Caol Ila's signature Islay character captured in a 30-year-old single cask distilled in November 1979 and matured in a refill butt before bottling in January 2010. Three decades of ageing have mellowed the distillery's typical peat and brine into a more integrated profile, with layers of seaweed, iodine, and subtle smoke softened by oak influence. The texture is refined and warming, with a long, persistent maritime finish. A rare glimpse of how Caol Ila develops with extended maturation, suited to patient drinkers seeking complexity over intensity.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caol Ila 30 Year Old 1979 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is a 30-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, leathery, medicinal, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Caol Ila's signature Islay character captured in a 30-year-old single cask distilled in November 1979 and matured in a refill butt before bottling in January 2010. Three decades of ageing have mellowed the distillery's typical peat and brine into a more integrated profile, with layers of seaweed, iodine, and subtle smoke softened by oak influence. The texture is refined and warming, with a long, persistent maritime finish. A rare glimpse of how Caol Ila develops with extended maturation, suited to patient drinkers seeking complexity over intensity.
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