{"product_id":"caol-ila-1978-2001-23yo-61-7-rare-malts-selection","title":"Caol Ila 1978\/2001 23yo 61,7% Rare Malts Selection","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"76\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSale according to §25A UStG. No VAT disclosure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"76\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"76\" data-start=\"4\"\u003eCaol Ila 1978\/2001 23YO 61.7% Rare Malts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"499\" data-start=\"78\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-end=\"110\" data-start=\"83\"\u003eCaol Ila 1978\/2001 23YO\u003c\/strong\u003e is a commanding single malt from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"175\" data-start=\"148\"\u003eiconic Islay distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, released as part of \u003cstrong data-end=\"241\" data-start=\"197\"\u003eDiageo’s celebrated Rare Malts Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e. Distilled in 1978 and bottled at the \u003cstrong data-end=\"306\" data-start=\"280\"\u003eturn of the millennium\u003c\/strong\u003e, this whisky spent 23 years maturing before being bottled at a \u003cstrong data-end=\"408\" data-start=\"370\"\u003enatural cask strength of 61.7% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a bold and uncompromising expression of Caol Ila’s signature maritime character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"833\" data-start=\"501\"\u003eRenowned for its \u003cstrong data-end=\"559\" data-start=\"518\"\u003esmoky elegance and coastal complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e, this rare release reveals rich layers of \u003cstrong data-end=\"663\" data-start=\"602\"\u003ered fruits, dry oak, vanilla sweetness, and peppery spice\u003c\/strong\u003e, all wrapped in a haze of earthy peat. Just a splash of water unlocks additional \u003cstrong data-end=\"777\" data-start=\"745\"\u003eherbal and dried fruit notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering greater nuance to this already powerful dram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"982\" data-start=\"835\"\u003eA true gem for collectors and lovers of robust Islay malts, this bottling captures the essence of Caol Ila in its most intense and unfiltered form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1008\" data-start=\"984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1006\" data-start=\"988\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1306\" data-start=\"1009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1022\" data-start=\"1009\"\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003cbr data-end=\"1051\" data-start=\"1048\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"1051\"\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caol Ila\u003cbr data-end=\"1078\" data-start=\"1075\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1089\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay\u003cbr data-end=\"1098\" data-start=\"1095\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"1110\" data-start=\"1098\"\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distillery Bottling\u003cbr data-end=\"1133\" data-start=\"1130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1153\" data-start=\"1133\"\u003eBottling Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare Malts Selection\u003cbr data-end=\"1177\" data-start=\"1174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"1177\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1978\u003cbr data-end=\"1197\" data-start=\"1194\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1209\" data-start=\"1197\"\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2001\u003cbr data-end=\"1217\" data-start=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"1217\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 years\u003cbr data-end=\"1237\" data-start=\"1234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1251\" data-start=\"1237\"\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak Cask\u003cbr data-end=\"1263\" data-start=\"1260\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1276\" data-start=\"1263\"\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 61.7% ABV\u003cbr data-end=\"1289\" data-start=\"1286\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1298\" data-start=\"1289\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1306\" data-start=\"1009\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle number: \u003c\/strong\u003e3255\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1441\" data-start=\"1308\"\u003eAn unrepeatable Islay classic—Caol Ila at full strength, full age, and full character. A must-have for any serious Scotch collection.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1441\" data-start=\"1308\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1441\" data-start=\"1308\"\u003eFounded in 1846, \u003cstrong data-end=\"971\" data-start=\"959\"\u003eCaol Ila\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most respected names on Islay, known for producing some of the island’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"1111\" data-start=\"1058\"\u003emost approachable yet distinctive peated whiskies\u003c\/strong\u003e. Located on the northeastern coast, the distillery offers breathtaking views of the Paps of Jura and draws its pure water from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1255\" data-start=\"1239\"\u003eLoch nam Ban\u003c\/strong\u003e. Though often used in blends, its single malts are prized for their \u003cstrong data-end=\"1374\" data-start=\"1324\"\u003ebalance of smoke, sea, and subtle floral notes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Distilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54366443864412,"sku":null,"price":980.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1238\/2300\/files\/Caol-Ila-1978-23yo-61_7_-Rare-Malts-Selection-2.jpg?v=1745320755","url":"https:\/\/distilia.com\/products\/caol-ila-1978-2001-23yo-61-7-rare-malts-selection","provider":"Distilia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}