Caol Ila 1980 WM Barrel Selection - Collector's Edition
| Category | SINGLE MALT |
| Distillery | Caol Ila |
| Bottler | Wilson & Morgan (WM) |
| Bottling Series | Barrel Selection - Collector's Edition |
| Vintage | 1980 |
| Bottled Year | 2011 |
| Age | 30년 |
| Cask Type | Bourbon Cask |
| Cask Number | 4688 |
| Bottles Released | 196 |
| ABV | 58.8% |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Islay |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
Colour
pale gold
air Nose
candle wax and sweet almonds—here comes an old-style CI, brimming with charm and refinement. These are often the loveliest. Notes of smoked salmon, manzanilla, langoustines and linseed oil. With water: that old tweed jacket, the one that's weathered many storms, makes its grand return
restaurant Palate
absolutely stunning, though far edgier than the nose suggested—peppered lemon, Thai basil, and a near-brutal salty-citric blast that borders on the ‘chemical’—in the best possible way, mind, especially considering the number of Caol Ilas we cross paths with. Vive la différence, as they say in some parts of Paris. With water: a delightful touch of wonkiness now—smoked brine, resinous ashes, and plenty of mischief
timer Finish
medium in length, salty-bitter, just a touch challenging—but that’s precisely why we love it. Peppery seawater? Perhaps even a hint of strawberry