Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 312778) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.9%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £123.37
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Oily, Kippery, Leathery
- Description
- This 2008 Caol Ila matured for 15 years in a refill American hogshead before being bottled at cask strength (57.9% ABV) by Gordon & MacPhail without colouring or chill filtration. An uncompromised single-cask expression of Islay's signature coastal peat and brine character.
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Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 312778) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 15-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 57.9% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, oily, kippery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 2008 Caol Ila matured for 15 years in a refill American hogshead before being bottled at cask strength (57.9% ABV) by Gordon & MacPhail without colouring or chill filtration. An uncompromised single-cask expression of Islay's signature coastal peat and brine character.
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