Caol Ila 30 Years Old XOP The Black Series Cask DL15245 48.4% 1984

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Extra Old Particular Caol Ila
This whisky has matured in a Sherry Hogshead for no less than 30 years from 1991 since it came out of the stills of the famous Caol Ila distillery. Of course this is done according to the well-known philosophy of Douglas Laing and, in addition to the fact that this whisky is filled at cask strength, no colorant has of course been added and there is no cold filtering. This ensures that the aroma and taste is optimally preserved in this jewel of an Islay whisky.
190 bottles came out of the Sherry barrel. An allocation of only 9 bottles of this very small edition has come to the Netherlands. This special whisky is of course presented in a beautiful box.
Tasting Notes:
• Nose: The Sherry influence is very evident with stewed fruit and allspice, followed by salty Islay peat smoke and dark chocolate.
• Palate: Deliciously thick with damp fall leaves, spiced oak, a leathery sweetness and campfire ash.
• Finish: A long finish that lingers with burnt brown sugar and mocha developing into cured ham and an earthy style.