A 40-year-old Caol Ila bottled by Elixir Distillers for their prestige Director's Special series, the pinnacle of The Single Malts of Scotland range.
Caol Ila is one of those blessed whiskies that tastes great even when it's very young, and between the distillery's blending commitments and the natural desire of indie bottlers to make money, very little Caol Ila makes it past 25 years of age - so to find a 40-year-old in this day and age is truly special.
This Director's Special 40-year-old Caol Ila has been bottled at a tantalising 49.1% and we can see this being a future classic - let's not forget that early 1980s Caol Ila was so good that owners United Distillers reckoned they wouldn't need Port Ellen any more...
Attributes
Distillery
Caol Ila
Bottler
Elixir Distillers
Series
The Single Malts Of Scotland - Director's Special
Country
Scotland
Region
Islay
Bottling Year
2022
Age
40
Limited Edition
Yes
Cask Type
Oak
Bottle Size
70cl
ABV
49.1%
Pre-Owned
No
Tasting Notes
Official Tasting Notes
Nose:Peach iced tea on a hot summer's day, surrounded by vines of honeysuckle. A hint of bonfire in the distance, carried on the breeze.
Palate:A whisper of elegant smoke emerges on the palate but allows juicy tropical fruit to take centre stage.
Finish:This whisky continues to develop, as a long, complex finish. The fruit and smoke give way to moreish minerality and leave you with fresh peppermint.
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Caol Ila 40 Year Old | The Single Malts Of Scotland | Director's Special
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Richly sherried and fruit driven and all the better for knowing that all proceeds will go the very worthwhile cause of Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance.
I bought this as a present then did the tour with my brother at Lindores Abbey distillery in Newburgh Fife.The bottle i bought from Whisky-online was cheaper than at Lindores ,very happy again and a very quick delivery.
