Caol Ila Douglas Laing's Old & Rare Platinum Selection Single Cask Whisky 25 Year Old · 1985 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with a radiant copper-gold glow and a mahogany-tinted edge.

Nose

Coastal peat smoke and sea-salt rise with iodine and kelp, while sherry-influenced sweetness folds in fig, prune and raisin. Toasted oak, vanilla and a touch of spice gild the aroma, yielding a mature, elegant Islay perfume—rich, maritime, and quietly powerful before the first sip.

Palate

Coastal peat and sea-salt rise on the palate, with iodine and brine framing bold, smoky depth. Sherry-fueled dark fruit, cocoa and toffee weave through vanilla and spice, while the 54.9% warmth coats the tongue. Full-bodied and lingering, it delivers a long, smoky finish with mineral bite, ashy fade, and a final note of oak.

Finish

Long, maritime finish with Caol Ila’s signature peat and a chalky, mineral tang. Sherry influence emerges as dark fruits, cocoa and spice, wrapping the palate in a warm, elegant cloak. The smoke lingers, fading slowly into toasted oak and a final whisper of sea-salt and ash.