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Caol Ila Rare Malts Selection 20 Year Old, 1996, 61.12%
Caol Ila

Caol Ila Rare Malts Selection 20 Year Old, 1996, 61.12%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 23
Average Score
Avg 89
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Description

A 20-year-old official bottling of Caol Ila distilled in 1975 and released in 1996 as part of Diageo's / United Distillers' Rare Malts Selection. Bottled at a natural cask strength of 61.12% ABV (122.2 US Proof) in a 750ml bottle exclusively imported by Schieffelin & Somerset Co. for the US market.

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Whisky Online AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 16, 2026SGD 650.21
Region
Islay
Age
20 Years
Vintage
1975
Bottled
1996
ABV
61.12%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
Caol Ila
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Oak
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
No
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
N.A
Series highlights
Rare Malts Selection
Historical context
Post-1974 Caol Ila distillery reconstruction
Special release
US Market Exclusive
Allocation
USA
Nose
Powerful maritime peat and iodine lead through salty sea air, mineral brine, vanilla, and waxy citrus zest.
Palate
Rich, oily and peated with coastal smoke, lemon, salted caramel, pepper, and maritime salinity.
Finish
Long, drying and searing with coastal embers, tangy smoke, mineral peat, and warm oak.
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