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Caol Ila Rare Malts Selection 21 Year Old, 1996, 61.3%
Rare Malts Selection

Caol Ila Rare Malts Selection 21 Year Old, 1996, 61.3%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 23
Average Score
Avg 89
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Description

A 21 year old Rare Malts bottling of Caol Ila, distilled in 1975 and bottled at a rather high full proof of 61.3% ABV. This exceptionally rare bottling was released as part of Diageo's prestigious Rare Malts Selection, one of the most celebrated and collectible whisky series ever produced.

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 9, 2026SGD 1,069.81
Region
Islay
Age
21 Years
Vintage
1975
Bottled
1996
ABV
61.3%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Rare Malts Selection
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
N.A
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
Dark blue card box
Series highlights
Diageo's prestigious Rare Malts Selection, known for cask-strength releases from operational and closed distilleries.
Historical context
The Rare Malts Selection was created in response to the 'Whisky Loch' (surplus of whisky) of the 1970s and 1980s.
Special release
Limited Edition
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Smoked apples, iodine, citrus, peat smoke, sea breeze, honey, vanilla, medicinal notes.
Palate
Medicinal alcohol, limoncello, strong mints, fish oil, peat smoke, citrus fruits, salted caramel.
Finish
Extremely long, smoky lemon juice, balanced smoke, sweetness, citrus, coastal salinity.
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