Gordon & MacPhail - Caol Ila 19 Year Old 2003 Connoisseurs Choice Cask 302374

Gordon & MacPhail - Caol Ila 19 Year Old 2003 Connoisseurs Choice Cask 302374

$1,580.00
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Origin: Scotland
Region: Islay
Distillery / Producer: Caol Ila
Age: 19 Year Old
Distilled Date: 2003
Bottled Date: 09.03.2023
Cask Type: Refill Sherry Butt
Cask No.: 302374
Number of Bottles: 559
ABV: 59.10%
Volume: 700ml

Caol Ila

Caol Ila is the largest distillery on Islay, established in 1846, and has long served as a key component in blended whiskies due to its efficient and consistent production. Named after the “Sound of Islay,” the distillery overlooks the scenic waters between Islay and Jura. Despite its large scale, Caol Ila remained under the radar for many years until single malt drinkers began to appreciate its subtler charms. Its signature style blends clean, balanced peat smoke with light fruitiness and a gentle maritime character, making it more refined than many of its Islay counterparts.

While much of its output goes into blends like Johnnie Walker, Caol Ila also offers a solid lineup of single malts, including the 12 Year Old and Distillers Edition. The distillery frequently participates in special cask projects and limited releases, demonstrating its versatility and innovation. With the opening of a new visitor center in 2022, Caol Ila has gained greater visibility, inviting whisky lovers to discover the understated power behind this Islay giant.

Gordon & MacPhail

Gordon & MacPhail is one of the most iconic independent bottlers in the Scotch whisky world, established in 1895. Renowned for its meticulous cask selection and long-term maturation strategy, the brand has forged strong relationships with many distilleries, purchasing new make spirit and aging it in-house until optimal maturity.

Series such as Connoisseurs Choice and Private Collection are especially prized among collectors. Gordon & MacPhail has preserved rare vintage stock and even released one of the oldest whiskies ever—the Glenlivet 80 Year Old—demonstrating its historical significance and technical mastery.

Gordon & MacPhail - Caol Ila 19 Year Old 2003 Connoisseurs Choice Cask 302374

Gordon & MacPhail - Caol Ila 19 Year Old 2003 Connoisseurs Choice Cask 302374

$1,580.00

Gordon & MacPhail - Caol Ila 19 Year Old 2003 Connoisseurs Choice Cask 302374

$1,580.00

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