Caol Ila Connoisseurs Choice Single Malt Scotch Whisky Miniature 1978 Vintage
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The Connoisseurs Choice range is Gordon & MacPhail’s long-running series of single malt Scotch whiskies, first introduced in 1968. It showcases carefully selected casks from distilleries across Scotland, often highlighting styles, ages, and distilleries that are rarely seen as official releases.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Pale gold with a delicate straw tint and a gentle sunlit amber edge.
Nose
Peat smoke and sea-brine flood the nose, with iodine and coastal minerals at the fore. Bright citrus zest and a whisper of vanilla lift a gentle sweetness, while a subtle, old-wood warmth signals quiet maturity. An unmistakable Islay perfume—smoky, saline and vividly maritime.
Palate
Coastal peat and iodine greet the palate, bound to a soft maritime sweetness. Salted caramel and lemon zest ride a silky, oily texture, with vanilla and toasted oak lending warmth. The peat smoke remains refined, unfolding into a long, clean finish with citrusy brightness and a saline whisper.
Finish
Long maritime finish, the peat staying buoyant with sea-salt and iodine. Citrus zest and a touch of honey drift through the smoke, then it tapers to a clean, mineral-dry finale that lingers softly and invites another quiet sip.
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