Caol Ila 2000 Aged 20 Years Connoisseurs Choice Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Gordon & MacPhail (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 59.6%           Age: 20 Years Old           Country: Scotland

For more than a century, Gordon & MacPhail has been entrusted with new-make spirit from more than 100 Scottish distilleries to mature in their way, using casks made to their exacting specifications. The ‘Distillery Labels’ range is a celebration of these long standing and unique relationships. The history of this range heralds back to their very beginnings – to the days when distillery spirit was produced primarily to be used in blends. Because of the strong working relationships Gordon & MacPhail had with distillery owners, they would bottle and sell the spirit they created as single malt on the condition that they used their ‘house’ label with the caption “bottled by Gordon & MacPhail”.

This smoky Caol Ila was distilled in 2000 and has spent over 20 years in a first fill ex Sherry barrel. Bottled on the 28th of May 2021 at 59.6% cask strength. Only 612 bottles were made available worldwide.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Delicatessen settled next to a fruit shop with orchard fruits and baking spices. Sultanas and raisins are brought to life with sea salt and orange zest.

Palate: Big bold Islay smoky notes are combined with red apples, orange oil and freshly cracked black pepper.

Finish: Long and smoky with a signature ashy finish.