Caol Ila Cadenhead's Authentic Collection Single Malt Scotch Whisky 33 Year Old · 1980 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with copper-gold highlights and a mahogany-tinged edge.

Nose

Coastal peat and sea-salt aroma dominate, edged with iodine and a soft medicinal note. Rich sherry-cask warmth threads through, bringing dried fig, raisin, and dark chocolate. Lemon zest and vanilla brighten the bouquet, while subtle ash and saline minerals linger. A classic Caol Ila, poised between sea spray and smoky, elegant depth.

Palate

Silky, muscular on the palate, this Caol Ila unfurls fierce peat, maritime iodine and brine. Lemon zest brightens waxy oak-forward sweetness while vanilla and spice weave warmth. At 58.2% ABV the mouthfeel is bold and velvety, carrying a long, mineral-smoked finish with salted caramel, ash and sea breeze.

Finish

Long, maritime finish with refined peat and sea-salt gliding over a gentle sherry sweetness. Dark chocolate, fig and toasted almond emerge, while cinnamon and clove mingle with oak. The smoke fades slowly, leaving a warm, resinous glow that lingers with coastal sophistication.