Caol Ila 1982 40 Year Old 50th Anniversary
70cl / 49.5%

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A long-aged, 1982-vintage Caol Ila bottled specially for the 50th anniversary of The Whisky Exchange's co-founders' family starting to work in the drinks industry. This is from a classic era for Islay whisky, just before the close of cult lost distillery Port Ellen, and this shows why that distillery was surplus to requirements back then – it's packed with classic chamois leather, citrus and smoky notes, all perfectly integrated thanks to its 40 years maturing in a pair of hogsheads.
Tasting Notes (1)Celebrating 50 years in the drinks industry

While the history of The Whisky Exchange starts in 1999, the story of co-founders Sukhinder and Rajbir’s family goes back decades further – this year we are celebrating their 50th year of working in the world of drinks. Back in the 1970s, their parents – Narinder and Bhupinder – founded The Nest, an off-license in Hanwell in west London. It grew over the next couple of decades to be a destination for spirits lovers worldwide, and Sukhinder and Rajbir continued the business online to create The Whisky Exchange. To celebrate, we’ve worked with some of the friends they’ve made over the years around the world to bottle a collection of exclusive whiskies that shows the family’s aim from day one – to introduce people to great-tasting drinks, no matter where they are from.
Flavour Profile
Style
- Body
- Richness
- Smoke
- Sweetness
Character
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Mint
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Pineapple
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Brine
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Leather
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Peat smoke
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Coal
Facts
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Bottler
The Whisky Exchange
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Age
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Vintage
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Bottling Date
2022
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No of Bottles
286
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Country
Scotland
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Region
Islay
Tasting Notes
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Billy Abbott, The Whisky Exchange
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Nose
Damp hay, chamois leather, stewed lemons and sweet pineapple kick things off. Mint and menthol notes hide at the back, with sea spray and earthy peat running through the middle. The smokiness is tempered, but the peat is rich and loamy.
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Palate
A big hit of barbecued pineapple leads to tarry ropes and mint fondant. Coal dust and earthy peat sit at the heart, with polished oak and wispy wood-and-coal smoke drifting through the gaps. Green menthol lozenge notes build.
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Finish
Pineapple cubes and smouldering pine needles linger.
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