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Caol Ila 1984 (Hogshead) 24 YO 70cl @ 48% Vol

Islay
24 years old
48% Vol
Hogshead

Tasting Notes:
Nose: Fresh, light salty smoked haddock & limes.
Body: Sweet, peppery & dry smoke, dry peated cereals.  Creamy soft oak.
Finish: Soft sweetness, malty & esthery.  A summer island dram.  Lingering soft peat smoke.

History:
Protected within the sound of Islay, close to Port Askaig, the principal port of the island, Caol Ila is the largest and most modern distillery on Islay.   Caol Ila is extensively used for blending.   It is a key component for many blends such as Johnnie Walker.   Caol Ila is certainly the most elegant, refined and well balanced single malt from Islay. 

The present distillery building is modern although the distillery's history goes back to 1846 and beyond.   The still house has the best view of all distilleries in Scotland, overlooking the Paps of Jura.