Caol Ila Rare Malts Selection Single Malt Scotch Whisky 21 Year Old · 1975 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with copper-gold highlights and mahogany undertones, a warm, sunset-like glow.

Nose

Intense peat smoke and maritime brine rise from the glass, with iodine and medicinal notes. Sherry depth unfurls dark plum, fig and cocoa, threaded by espresso and a touch of vanilla and resinous wood. A mineral coastal brightness threads through, leaving a bright, enduring aroma that hints at Caol Ila’s coastal power.

Palate

Opulent, muscular palate of coastal smoke and peat, tempered by rich sherry maturation. Dark fig, cocoa and treacle mingle with salted caramel, while iodine, leather and pepper thread through a long, briny finish. A warming, mineral glow lingers.

Finish

Long, maritime finish marked by Caol Ila’s signature peat and iodine, with sea-salt tang and smoky ember fading into subtle sherry sweetness. The 61.3% glow warms the palate, leaving a mineral, oak-resin dry finish that lingers with hints of coastal brine and ash.