Caol Ila 1978 Bottling Note
The oldest official bottling from the Caol Ila distillery, this 25 year old Islay single malt was released as one of just 6,000 bottles, distilled in 1978 and bottled in 2003 at cask strength.
Nose: Gentle sweetness, fresh. Wistful smoke, soft peat, a little fruitiness. Apple wood dries in a smokehouse.
Palate: Firm, woody, coastal.
Finish: Quite long, gentle smoky notes.