Caol Ila 2007 Aged 13 Years Connoisseurs Choice Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Gordon & MacPhail (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 46%           Age: 13 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 2007 and spent most of its life maturing in a first fill ex Bourbon barrel before being finished in an ex-Hermitage wine cask. Bottled in April 2021 at 45% ABV.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Dark fruit cake, stewed cherries, sweet smoke and charred oak.

Palate: Smoked cured meats, summer pudding and toasted walnuts.

Finish: Medium to long with smouldering bonfire embers and rich summer berries.