{"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":"ARTIST #15 Something in the Water is a 40-year-old Islay single malt Scotch whisky from Caol Ila Distillery, bottled at cask strength 51.3% ABV. This extraordinary expression was distilled in 1984 and aged in refill Highland oak barrels before being bottled in 2025 as part of ARTIST's 15th Anniversary collection, with only 99 bottles available worldwide.\n\nCaol Ila Distillery stands as one of Islay's most respected whisky makers, producing elegant single malts that capture the essence of Scotland's western coast. This cask #848000636 was individually selected and bottled by La Maison du Whisky, representing four decades of patient maturation that transforms Caol Ila's signature maritime character into something profoundly complex and contemplative.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sea spray and weathered driftwood, aged leather, dark honey, gentle peat smoke, dried seaweed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salted caramel, maritime brine, oak tannins, yellow stone fruit, white pepper, subtle smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and evolving with coastal minerals, vanilla oak, lingering smoke, and oceanic depth\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\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025\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\u003eCask Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#848000636\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\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\u003eCollector's Trophy:\u003c\/strong\u003e An ultra-rare 40-year Islay expression with documented provenance and artistic packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Celebrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milestone moments that deserve an extraordinary single malt with four decades of character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky Investment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited edition bottling from respected Caol Ila distillery with strong collectible potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContemplative Sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evening meditation with one of Scotland's most complex and mature expressions\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 Caol Ila delivers profound maritime complexity with sea spray, aged leather, and gentle peat smoke on the nose, followed by salted caramel, oak tannins, and coastal minerals on the palate. The finish is exceptionally long with vanilla oak and oceanic depth that evolves continuously in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this whisky good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt $2000+ and with only 99 bottles made, this is absolutely not for cocktails. This rare 40-year expression should be savored neat or with just a few drops of water to unlock its full complexity. Its cask strength and four decades of maturation make it a sipping whisky of the highest order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink ARTIST #15?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature, allowing 10-15 minutes to open up. Add a few drops of room temperature water if the 51.3% ABV is too intense, which can help reveal hidden fruit and floral notes. This whisky rewards patience and contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this whisky worth the investment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor serious collectors, yes. This combines several value drivers: 40-year age statement, respected Caol Ila distillery, ultra-limited 99-bottle edition, cask strength bottling, and artistic presentation. The ARTIST brand's 15th anniversary adds collectible significance to an already exceptional whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is similar to this Caol Ila?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther aged Islay expressions like Lagavulin 37 Year or Ardbeg Drum provide similar maritime complexity, though this Caol Ila offers more elegance than heavily peated counterparts. For collectors, compare to other limited La Maison du Whisky selections or aged single cask Islay bottlings.\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":42132117520439,"sku":"A15SITW40YISM","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/8843\/0135\/files\/front_fee5847c-8bcb-4de3-b18f-43fe33b5f109.jpg?v=1772908210","url":"https:\/\/dramstreet.com\/products\/artist-15-something-in-the-water-40-year-islay-single-malt","provider":"Dram Street","version":"1.0","type":"link"}