Caol Ila Rare Malts Selection Single Malt Scotch Whisky 21 Year Old · 1977 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with copper-gold highlights, bronze-tinted at the rim; a warm, sun-warmed hue that glows with maturity.

Nose

Coastal peat and sea-salt rise on the nose, with iodine and brine. Sherry-influenced richness follows—prune, fig and orange zest—paired with toasted almond, dark chocolate and a hint of leather. A refined maritime warmth lingers, caressing the senses with Caol Ila’s signature smoke and sea profile.

Palate

Powerful and densely peated, the palate unfolds with smoky Islay fervor—peat, sea salt, and iodine riding a warm, oily texture. Rich sherry influence brings dark fruit, fig and raisin, cocoa and burnt sugar weaving through the whisky’s backbone. Peppery spice and salted caramel mingle with toasted oak as a long, resinous finish lingers, leaving a warming, maritime burn that persists with elegant complexity.

Finish

Long, maritime finish of piercing peat smoke, sea-salt and iodine that linger on the tongue. The high ABV carries a warming depth, revealing dark fruit, cocoa and a trace of sherry, before fading to a refined, subtle sweetness as the smoke slowly subsides.