Caol Ila 30yr old (1983 bottling) ABV: 55.1%

Caol Ila 30yr old (1983 bottling) ABV: 55.1%Nose: Smokey, both industrial and wood, with water there are toffee notes and some honey sweetness, the more smoke. PALATE: Punchy peat and herbal notes, gives way to a much sweeter core, savoury sweet combination dominates, dark chilli chocolate, glace cherries and bonfire combo. Some oaky tannins but peat dominates. FINISH: Long and smoky with some herbal notes. Bottle Size: 70cls ABV: 55. 1%

Palate: Custard and cocoa

glace cherries and bonfire combo

Developing fruitness remains muted

blueberries and grape

Palate: Sherry wood with leafy

Sublimely balanced and relentlessly rich

spice and mild pepper

Has this mix of sweetness which flirts with oiliness

NOSE: Firm with a good body

vanilla softness

Millionaire's shortbread

PALATE: Rich orange