Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2010 Baltersan 1584 - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.4%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £120.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Kippery, Oily, Leathery
- Description
- Rated 5.0 by 2 reviewers, Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2010 Baltersan 1584 from Douglas Laing is highly regarded. Its price of £120.95 might seem steep, yet 'Smokey' and 'Leathery' tags promise depth. At 48.4% ABV, it sits confidently on your shelf. Hard to resist if you're swayed by numbers and smoke.
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Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2010 Baltersan 1584 - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 12-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 48.4% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, kippery, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Rated 5.0 by 2 reviewers, Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2010 Baltersan 1584 from Douglas Laing is highly regarded. Its price of £120.95 might seem steep, yet 'Smokey' and 'Leathery' tags promise depth. At 48.4% ABV, it sits confidently on your shelf. Hard to resist if you're swayed by numbers and smoke.
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