Caol Ila – 2004 Connoisseurs Choice (70cl, 46%)

Caol Ila – 2004 Connoisseurs Choice is a whisky from Caol Ila (Islay). Bottled at 46% ABV, 70cl. Connoisseurs Choice is one of the most easily recognised ranges from the independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail. This range was launched by George Urquhart - one of the first of four generations of the family to build Gordon & MacPhail - back in the 1960s; a period where most malts were used in blends so this was quite an unusual move for the company. Perhaps due to the popularity surrounding blends, this range did well as the exception by showcasing some distilleries which had never before been bottled as single malts and thus, it has proved to be a hit for more than 35 years. Caol Ila Please note minor rusting to tube lid and peeling to label.