Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Bottled by: Gordon & MacPhail 70cl / 52.5.%
What needs to be said about this! The oldest bottling of Caol Ila ever bottled at 50 years of age.
This exquisite Caol Ila from Gordon & MacPhail is to date the oldest bottling of Caol Ila to date. It was distilled in 1968 and aged for 50 years in refill sherry hogshead #4021901 before being bottled in 2018 with a yield of just 199 bottles.
Each bottle is presented in a high-quality wooden box.
The Private Collection is what Gordon & MacPhail is all about - Casks are personally selected by members of the Urquhart family and these are from whiskies of a great age from Scottish distilleries that are much celebrated, little known or closed. The whiskies are only selected for bottling when they are ready to be done so and timing is everything.
Attributes
Distillery
Caol Ila
Bottler
Gordon & MacPhail
Series
Private Collection
Country
Scotland
Region
Islay
Distilled Year
1968
Bottling Year
2018
Age
50
Limited Edition
Yes
Bottles Produced
199
Cask Type
Refill Sherry Hogshead
Cask Number
4021901
Bottle Size
70cl
ABV
52.5%
Pre-Owned
No
Tasting Notes
Official Tasting Notes Colour: Dark Gold. Nose: Delicate wisps of peat smoke are joined by honey-cured meats and delightful sweet vanilla. A gentle aroma of fruitcake decorated with plump sultanas, raisins and nuts feature. An underlying hint of methanol emerges, developing into undertones of citrus and lemongrass. Palate: A refined palate reveals subtle warming spices before opening up to sweet cooked apples, raspberry and cranberry. Bitter orange marmalade and gentle sherry influences develop with time. Mature oak also lends a pleasant drying character. Finish: Smouldering bonfire embers linger on the palate with lemon zest and charred oak.
Caol Ila 1968-2018 | 50 Year Old Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection
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Yes, a lovely expression from Ardnmurchan. As young as it is (5yrs old I believe), it tastes twice its maturity!
Very well made, delicious & beautifully complex smells & flavours to savour.
Having been fortunate enough to visit Scotland’s little gem distillery twice in the past ( amongst several others) it soon became my favourite dram. This like all its predecessors is a pleasure to savour and a real treat . The only problem is the self discipline required to make the bottle last long enough and show the respect and gratitude to its makers in producing this and in my humble opinion all others from Scotland’s little gem.