Gordon & MacPhail, Connoisseurs Choice,

Caol Ila 2000 (20YO)

59.6% ABV

Passion for single malt Scotch whisky has been at the heart of Gordon & MacPhail's family business for four generations. This range is an ever-changing collection of unique perspectives on distilleries’ own bottlings, non-chill-filtered single cask and small batch expressions bottled at cask strength and exceptional one-offs. For the malt whisky explorer, it promises a journey of discovery through different flavours, finishes, strengths and vintages.

Cask: First Fill Sherry Butt

Cask No. 309563

Region: Islay

Outturn: 612 bottles

Distilled: 2000

Bottled: 2021

Age: 20 Years

ABV: 59.6%

Non Chill Filtered, No Colour Added

Tasting Notes

Nose: Aromas of CURED MEATS combine with RED APPLE and SULTANAS. Subtle SPICES of CINNAMON and CLOVE are followed by a light SEA AIR note.

Taste: Smooth and SMOKY with RED APPLE alongside zesty ORANGE and spicy BLACK PEPPER.

Finish: A long and SMOKY finish with ASHY undertones.