Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Bottled by: Gordon & MacPhail 70cl / 52.5.%
A single cask 1968 Caol Ila bottled as a 50-year-old at full cask strength without colouring or chill filtration in 2018 by Gordon & MacPhail for their magnificent Private Collection series.
This exquisite Caol Ila 1968 from Gordon & MacPhail is, as far as we're aware, the oldest ever bottling of Caol Ila to date. It was distilled in 1968 and aged for over 50 years in refill sherry hogshead cask #4021901 before being bottled in 2018 with a yield of just 199 bottles at its extremely impressive natural cask strength of 52.5%. A fabulous dram, full of lemon, ham and seaweed flavours, notes of marmalade and grapefruit, restrained but potent peat and a gloriously oily mouthfeel.
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.
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Caol Ila 1968-2018 | 50 Year Old Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Single Cask 4021901
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Dont know is it really Mcallan whisky but tjis is a trully tasty dram. With Signatory Vintage whiskies you cant go wrong. Its nice robust sherry bomb at this 100 prood i really enjoyed. Recommend
I appreciated a free sample of peated whisky with my purchase from you but this not impressed me. It was just averrage mediocre to be honest. Thanks DM