Caol Ila 16 Year Old 1972 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £650
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Kippery, Leathery, Oily
- Description
- Gordon & MacPhail bottled this Caol Ila 16 years after distillation in 1972, preserving a snapshot of how the distillery expressed itself in the early 1970s. The long vintage offers a glimpse into older Islay whisky-making, with smoke and maritime character as the foundation for whatever wood influence remained. A collectable bottle offering historical perspective on the distillery's evolution.
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Caol Ila 16 Year Old 1972 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 16-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, kippery, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Gordon & MacPhail bottled this Caol Ila 16 years after distillation in 1972, preserving a snapshot of how the distillery expressed itself in the early 1970s. The long vintage offers a glimpse into older Islay whisky-making, with smoke and maritime character as the foundation for whatever wood influence remained. A collectable bottle offering historical perspective on the distillery's evolution.
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