Caol Ila 30 Year Old 1984 Xtra Old Particular

Caol Ila 30 Year Old 1984 vintage Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask refill hogshead #10428 bottled October 2014 by Douglas Laing & Co. for the Xtra Old Particular series. 258 bottles.

Caol Ila

Caol Ila Distillery on the Isle of Islay is famous for the stunning view from the still house windows looking out across the Sound of Islay and for the objects which have passed by including naval battleships, smugglers in dinghies, submarines and whales. Caol Ila Distillery was established in 1846 by Hector Henderson on a sheltered but rocky stretch of coast on north east Islay. Now the largest malt whisky distillery on Islay and visitors are welcomed at the distillery visitor centre where distillery tours are available. Caol Ila Distillery is a participant in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Festival of Malt and Music.

Nose: Puffs of peat smoke with soft leather, a malty sweetness, vanilla ice-cream & summer fruit salad.
Palate: Complex – a charred oak character with smoked bacon, bonfire ash & damp earth balanced by a wonderful candied fruit zestiness.
Finish: Long with a distinct Islay, maritime tang – salted caramel mingled with peat smoke.