1980S United Distillers Whisky Set Caol Ila

1980S United Distillers Whisky Set Caol IlaUnited Distillers, which later became part of Diageo, released several notable whisky collections in the 1980s. One of the most famous is the Classic Malts Collection, launched in 1988. This collection featured six single malt whiskies, each representing a different region of Scotland1. The original six malts included: Glenkinchie 10 years (Lowland) This one from a very early Classic malts bottle. Colour: Pale gold. Nose: Notes of walnuts, green

A little crushed nettle and some rubbed mint leaf

when Gordon & MacPhail bottled it at 43% ABV for the MacPhail's Collection

vegetal flavors with a hint of bell pepper and spice

Tasting Notes: 1983 Canadian Club Premium Limited Edition

meat extracts

certainly quite better than the current versions

Here’s what the reviews have to say:

vanilla chocolate

Mouth:  Sherried

rather clean

It was aged 11 years and bottled in a Mitre football shaped decanter in 1980s

Slightly sweet with citrus notes