Caol Ila The Single Malts Of Scotland Whisky 25 Year Old · 1982 Vintage

Colour

Dense amber-gold with a copper-tinged mahogany depth. In bright light it reveals chestnut and ruby-bronze accents, a warm, sherry-warmed glow that speaks to its long, oak-driven maturation.

Nose

Sea-salt and iodine steer the aroma, with vigorous peat smoke and a briny edge. A refined sherry lift brings dried fig and raisin, cocoa and leather, while orange zest, vanilla, and almond add brightness—tobacco-sweet wisps lingering in the finish.

Palate

Oil-rich and powerful, it delivers a coastal peat and iodine core, wrapped in sherry-dark fruit, fig and cocoa. Velvet spice threads through caramel sweetness, yielding a long, warming finish of smoked nuts, ash, and pepper.

Finish

Long, maritime peat lingers with iodine and sea-salt, gradually releasing dried fruit, dark chocolate, and warming spice. The finish remains velvety and persistent, with subtle oak and smoke fading into a refined, mineral glow that lingers well after the sip.