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Caol Ila 1988 Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Claret Wood Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl, 46% ABV

Caol Ila 1988 Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Claret Wood Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl, 46% ABV
by Old and Rare Whisky
£199.00 - £199.00
£199.00
£199.00 - £199.00
£199.00

A rare gem from 2000, this Caol Ila bottled under Gordon & MacPhail's Private Collection boasts a unique Claret Wood finish. Distilled on October 26, 1988, and bottled in August 2000, this exquisite single malt is one of only 2,100 bottles produced. The packaging shows signs of weathering.

Whisky Specifications:

  • Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Country of Origin: Scotland
  • Region: Islay
  • Distillery: Caol Ila
  • Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
  • Bottling Series: Private Collection
  • Distillation Date: October 26, 1988
  • Bottling Date: August 2000
  • Cask Type: Claret Wood Finish
  • Number of Bottles Produced: 2,100
  • Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 46%
  • Bottle Size: 70cl

Tasting Notes:

  • Aroma:

    • Pineapple
    • Baked apple
    • Sweet raisins
    • Fresh vanilla
    • Cinnamon and nutmeg
    • Cedarwood

  • Palate:

    • Soft bonfire embers
    • Malted cereal
    • Fresh mint
    • Dry leather
    • Rich and creamy mouthfeel

  • Finish:

    • Short but satisfying
    • Soft smoke
    • Hints of liquorice

This carefully crafted whisky offers a sublime olfactory and gustatory experience, perfect for connoisseurs seeking rarity and depth in their single malts.