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Caol Ila Rare Malts Selection 20 Year Old, American Oak Cask, 1996, 61.1%, 20cl
Rare Malts Selection

Caol Ila Rare Malts Selection 20 Year Old, American Oak Cask, 1996, 61.1%, 20cl

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 22
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

A historic selection of single malt whiskies from operational and lost distilleries that were released by United Distillers and then Diageo between 1995 and 2005. As with the Flora & Fauna series, they were often from lesser-seen single malt distilleries. By volume the largest single malt producer on the isle of Islay. It is part of the extensive Scotch whisky holdings of Diageo. This Caol Ila 1975 20 Year Old was bottled at natural cask strength and is a limited edition release.

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Region
Islay
Age
20 Years
Vintage
1975
Bottled
1996
ABV
61.1%
Volume
20cl
Distillery
Rare Malts Selection
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
American 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
30
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
Driven cork with metal cap
Presentation
Standard bottle
Series highlights
Part of the Rare Malts Selection, a series by United Distillers/Diageo (1995-2005) featuring whiskies from operational and lost distilleries.
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Limited Edition
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Coastal notes of seaweed, iodine, and sea salt, with earthy peat, smoke, and a gentle floral character. Hints of citrus (apples, lemon cake), vanilla, brown sugar, mint, cocoa, and some medicinal or grassy notes.
Palate
Rich and powerful, with prominent smoke, peat, and spices (pepper, liquorice). Sweetness from honey, salted caramel, and baking spices, balanced by a firm oak structure, brine, and fruit notes like apple and marzipan.
Finish
Long and warming, with lingering smoke, peat, and a gentle sweetness. Notes of almond oil, cocoa, bitter chocolate, and a developing lemon/citrus character, with some salty wood smoke and oyster/ocean notes.
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