{"product_id":"caol-ila-15-1969","title":"Caol Ila - 15 Year Old (1969) Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon \u0026 MacPhail) 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eCaol Ila 15 Year Old (1969) Connoisseurs Choice is a classic independent Islay single malt bottled by Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail, distilled in 1969 and matured for 15 years. Named from the Gaelic \u003cstrong\u003eCaol Ìle \u003c\/strong\u003e(“Sound of Islay”), the distillery sits overlooking the strait between Islay and Jura, and has a long, well-documented history dating back to 1846. In older Connoisseurs Choice form and presented in the 75cl format at 40% ABV, this is the kind of bottle collectors chase for era, presentation, and sheer Islay heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003cbr\u003e- Distillery: Caol Ila (pronounced “kool-eela”)\u003cbr\u003e- Region: Islay, Scotland\u003cbr\u003e- Style: Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003cbr\u003e- Bottler: Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail\u003cbr\u003e- Series: Connoisseurs Choice\u003cbr\u003e- Vintage\/Distilled: 1969\u003cbr\u003e- Age: 15 Year Old\u003cbr\u003e- ABV: 40%\u003cbr\u003e- Bottle Size: 75cl\u003cbr\u003e- Distillery Status: Operational\u003cbr\u003e- Country of Origin: Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes \u003cbr\u003eNose: Gentle coastal peat smoke, lemon peel and soft medicinal notes, with a light waxy\/oily undertone.\u003cbr\u003ePalate: Smooth and restrained — smoky citrus, subtle sweetness, and a touch of brine, with mellow oak and light peppery spice.\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Medium, softly drying, with lingering smoke, salt and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy This Bottle Is Worth Bidding On\u003cbr\u003e- 1969 is a highly collectable era for Islay whisky, and Caol Ila from this period is especially prized when it appears in reputable independent ranges.\u003cbr\u003e- Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail’s Connoisseurs Choice bottlings have a strong following, and older presentations in 75cl are increasingly hard to source cleanly.\u003cbr\u003e- A great “history bottle” for Islay fans: approachable strength, classic styling, and a distillery with deep roots in the island’s whisky story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition \/ Notes for Buyers\u003cbr\u003ePlease check photos for fill level, label condition, and capsule integrity, as these older Connoisseurs Choice bottles can vary a lot depending on storage. If you can share whether there’s any box\/carton (often not present) and whether there’s any label lifting, staining, or seepage around the capsule, I’ll tailor the condition line to your usual house wording.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskys Auction","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53903232237905,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/4028\/1681\/files\/0CD59E46-5733-4E2B-8D06-CB0F34727D4C.webp?v=1780062415","url":"https:\/\/whiskysauction.co.uk\/products\/caol-ila-15-1969","provider":"Whiskys Auction","version":"1.0","type":"link"}