{"product_id":"artist-15-something-in-the-water-40-year-islay-single-malt","title":"ARTIST #15 Something in the Water 40 Year Islay Single Malt","description":"\u003cp\u003eARTIST #15 Something in the Water is a 40-year-old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled at the legendary Caol Ila Distillery in 1984 and bottled in 2025 at cask strength 51.3% ABV. This extraordinary expression represents four decades of maturation in refill highland oak barrels, creating a spirit of exceptional depth and complexity that showcases the maritime character of Islay's eastern shores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart of ARTIST's 15th Anniversary collection, this remarkable whisky emerges from Caol Ila Distillery, renowned for producing some of Islay's most elegant and refined single malts. Founded in 1846 on the shores of the Sound of Islay, Caol Ila has mastered the art of balancing the island's characteristic peat smoke with delicate coastal influences. This single cask bottling, individually selected by La Maison du Whisky, represents the pinnacle of long-aged Islay whisky craftsmanship, with only 99 bottles available worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maritime brine, weathered driftwood, gentle peat smoke, dried seaweed, honeyed oak tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salted caramel, smoked almonds, dark chocolate, coastal minerals, aged leather, subtle citrus oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and contemplative, with lingering smoke, sea salt, and warm spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51.3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaol Ila Distillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefill Highland Oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillation Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1984\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottling Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCask Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#848000636\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99 Bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilestone celebrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 40-year journey deserves recognition of life's greatest achievements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra-rare single cask bottling with impeccable provenance and extreme scarcity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContemplative evenings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Savoring the complexity that only four decades can create\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvestment collecting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited to 99 bottles worldwide, ensuring exceptional rarity and value appreciation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does ARTIST #15 Something in the Water taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 40-year-old Caol Ila offers an exceptionally refined Islay experience with gentle maritime smoke, salted caramel sweetness, and coastal mineral complexity. Unlike younger Islay whiskies, four decades of maturation have mellowed the peat into elegant background notes while developing profound oak influence and sophisticated salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this whisky good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eARTIST #15 Something in the Water should be enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to unlock its full complexity. At 40 years old and limited to 99 bottles, this is a contemplative sipping whisky meant to showcase four decades of careful maturation rather than being mixed into cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink this 40-year-old Islay whisky?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature, allowing the whisky to breathe for 10-15 minutes before tasting. Add a few drops of water if desired to open up the aromatics, but avoid ice which can dull the intricate flavors developed over four decades of aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this ARTIST bottling special compared to regular Caol Ila?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis single cask bottling represents 40 years of maturation versus Caol Ila's standard 12-year expressions, creating exponentially more complexity and refinement. The refill highland oak cask and hand-selection by La Maison du Whisky ensures this bottle captures the absolute peak of Caol Ila's potential, with only 99 bottles ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs ARTIST #15 Something in the Water worth the investment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bottling represents exceptional value for collectors seeking ultra-rare, long-aged Islay single malts. With 40 years of aging, single cask provenance, and limitation to just 99 bottles worldwide, this whisky offers both immediate drinking pleasure and strong investment potential for serious collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48957014311152,"sku":"A15SITW40YISM","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/6958\/5335\/files\/front_a75cc02f-4a66-4329-b861-caba3a4871ea.jpg?v=1772908174","url":"https:\/\/huntsmanheritage.com\/products\/artist-15-something-in-the-water-40-year-islay-single-malt","provider":"Huntsman Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}