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Caol Ila 40 Year Old 1982 Private Collection Gordon & Macphail – 70cl

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Management number 253749660 Release Date 2026/10/24 List Price US$1,046.40 Model Number 253749660
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Caol Ila 40 Year Old 1982 Private Collection Gordon & MacPhail — a museum-grade ultra-rare Caol Ila from the celebrated Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection series. Distilled 1982, aged 40 years. Investment-grade Islay whisky with legendary vintage provenance and G&M's respected cask stewardship.

Why you'll love it

  • Extraordinarily layered peat integration, refined ancient dried fruit, warm ancient honey, elegant Caol Ila mastery — 1982 vintage 40YO signature
  • 1982 vintage Caol Ila aged 40 years — museum-grade rare from prestige indie bottler
  • Perfect for museum-grade Caol Ila collectors, G&M Private Collection completists, and legacy investment
  • Presented in G&M's Private Collection premium packaging

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Reserved for the most exceptional occasions. Neat only.

Perfect for

  • Museum-grade Caol Ila and Islay whisky collectors
  • Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection completists
  • Investment-grade whisky acquisition
  • Once-in-a-generation legacy gifting

Compare with

For museum-grade Islay peer at similar tier: Bowmore 1969 50 Year Old ($59,888). For 30YO+ Scotch peer: Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak ($8,388).

Frequently asked

Why is 1982 vintage significant?
1982 places production during the Scotch whisky industry contraction era. Very limited surviving inventory from this vintage. 40 years of maturation delivers character at the practical edge of aging.

What is G&M Private Collection?
Gordon & MacPhail's premium ultra-rare series featuring specific ultra-aged single-cask bottlings. Reserved for the most exceptional releases in G&M's catalogue.

Is this investment-grade?
Yes — 40YO Caol Ila from a prestige indie bottler has strong secondary-market interest. Ultra-rare vintage-dated Islay is a genuine investment category. Retain original packaging.

Should I open or keep sealed?
At this tier, virtually all collectors keep sealed as investment or reserve for once-in-a-lifetime moments.

Quick facts

  • Region: Islay, Scotland (Independent Bottling)
  • Distillery: Caol Ila
  • Distilled: 1982
  • Age: 40 Years
  • Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
  • Series: Private Collection
  • Volume: 70cl
  • Delivery: Free islandwide white-glove delivery with specialised handling

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