Caol Ila 1982 G&M PC1 49.5% 70cl 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt Finish (17 months)

Caol Ila 1982 G&M PC1 49.5% 70cl 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt Finish (17 months)Caol Ila distillery on the island of Islay is well known amongst whisky collectors. One of the classic malts, this distillate is extremely popular with blenders, bottlers, drinkers and collectors. The early 80s was a particularly enlightened period of distillation with expressions distilled at this time displaying intense tropical fruits balanced with fiery coal embers.

hints of milk and dark chocolate

When you need a great after dinner dram for those nights in with friends or to simply relax with

A rather iconic label based on the story of the Ghost Piper of Clanyard Bay

As the dram comes towards the finish a lot of body develops with spiced fruit and cracked black pepper

Perfect Strength: With a 44

oven-charred baked potato skins and smoke

Planed wood

including the bottling

This single malt is possibly one of the most interesting on the palate with its maturation taking place in two oak types

The team at Chapter 7 spotted this 11-year-old Tomintoul Amontillado sherry cask – and had to release it for us as part of their Monologue series

The spirit is rich and fruity

A true exploration of terroir in wood and whisky