Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection
8.3

Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection

Caol Ila Distillery

1969

ABV 45%

After a few of these, the rebel leader (played by Anthony Quinn) toasts freedom, and we start firing our carbines in the air.

Michael Jackson

Specification

Private Collection

Gordon & MacPhail

Brand

Gordon & MacPhail

Bottler

1969

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

45%

ABV

Islay

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Honey. Syrup. Figs. Dry spiciness. Slightly medicinal.

Palate: Astonishingly fig-like. Earthy. Dusty.

Finish: Tastes stronger than the claimed 45%. Restorative.

Comment: After a few of these, the rebel leader (played by Anthony Quinn) toasts freedom, and we start firing our carbines in the air.

Score: 7.8

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Obviously old: concentrated rancio/balsamic notes, wild mushroom liquor. Fragrant smoke, coffee grounds, arbroath smoke, amontillado.

Palate: An intriguing and complex mix of dried fruits, oak, wet coal, fish oils.

Finish: Long oaky, rancio.

Comment: Do NOT add water. Remarkable for its age.

Score: 8.8

8.3
Overall Score

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