auction lot – caol ila 1980 moon import 35th anniversary single malt scotch whisky – islay an exceptionally rare single cask bottling of caol ila, released by the renowned italian independent bottler moon import to celebrate its 35th anniversary. distilled in 1980 and bottled in 2015, this whisky represents a mature and highly collectible expression from one of islay’s most respected distilleries. bottle details distillery: caol ila bottler: moon import series: 35th anniversary distilled: 1980 bottled: 2015 cask type: hogshead cask number: no. 303800 bottling: single cask bottling region: islay abv: 45% vol. bottle size: 70 cl description this caol ila 1980 is a long-aged single malt drawn from a single hogshead cask and bottled after 35 years of maturation. released as part of moon import’s 35th anniversary series, it embodies the distillery’s classic islay character refined through extended aging: restrained peat smoke, maritime influences, mineral notes and a deep, complex structure developed over decades in oak. the vintage, combined with the single cask nature and anniversary release, places this bottling among the most sought-after independent caol ila expressions, appealing to both seasoned collectors and connoisseurs of mature islay whiskies.