Caol Ila 32 Year Old 1984 Magnum Old & Rare

Caol Ila 32 Year Old 1984 vintage Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask refill hogshead bottled April 2016 by Hunter Laing & Co. for the Old & Rare Platinum Selection. Presented in a giant 1.5 litre Magnum bottle. Just 18 numbered bottles produced.

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.

This dark gold whisky has typically Islay notes on the nose of peat, bonfire ash, seaweed and sea salt. The palate is smooth but slightly spicy, with notes of peat, chimney smoke and fragrant green herbs. The finish is long and lingering, with a subtle spice and peat influence remaining on the tongue.