Caol Ila – 1967 Duthie for Narsai's Restaurant & Corti Brothers (Bottled 1983) (75cl, 46%)

This Caol Ila was distilled on Islay in 1967 and bottled in 1983 by R.W. Duthie & Co of Aberdeen for Corti Brothers of Sacramento. It is a single malt at 46%, in a 75cl bottle, and the bottling also names Narsai's Restaurant. The nose is old and briny, with old newspapers, gherkins in brine, an old wardrobe and shoe polish. The palate is lively and herbal, with absinthe, aniseed, oils, tart green fruit and limes, then smoked salmon and smoked haddock. The finish is long, with smoked fish and herbal liqueurs.