Caol Ila Connoisseurs Choice Single Malt Scotch Whisky Miniature 1972 Vintage

Colour

Bright golden honey with a delicate amber rim, a sunlit glow suggesting sherry-cask warmth.

Nose

Sea-salted peat and Caol Ila's iodine-tinged smoke rise in a briny breeze, lacquered with ash. Subtle citrus zest and honey sweetness weave through, while hints of vanilla and dried fruit deepen the coastal aroma, finishing with a refined, maritime glow.

Palate

Caol Ila’s signature peat leads the palate with smoky, medicinal notes that mingle with briny sea air. Salty caramel and lemon zest brighten the mid-palate, while subtle vanilla oak lends gentle sweetness. The texture stays silky yet precise, with a mineral, iodine-laced lift. A long, dry finish echoes coastal ash and maritime salt, leaving a refined, smoky afterglow.

Finish

Long maritime finish where peat smoke and sea salt slowly give way to rich sherry notes—dark chocolate, dried fruit and a touch of spice—leaving a warm, coastal glow of ash and brine that lingers.