Caol Ila 30 Year Old 1979 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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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