Caol Ila 14 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Sestante Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £2500
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Kippery, Medicinal, Oily, Coal-gas
- Description
- A rare 1980s bottling of 14-year-old Caol Ila at natural cask strength (64.7%), this Sestante release captures the distillery's muscular character undiluted. Aged Islay whisky from this period presents a snapshot of the distillery's house style before modern standardization. Ideal for collectors and those seeking the raw intensity of classic Caol Ila.
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Caol Ila 14 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Sestante Islay Whisky is a from Caol Ila (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect peaty, smoky and oaky character — smokey, kippery, medicinal, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A rare 1980s bottling of 14-year-old Caol Ila at natural cask strength (64.7%), this Sestante release captures the distillery's muscular character undiluted. Aged Islay whisky from this period presents a snapshot of the distillery's house style before modern standardization. Ideal for collectors and those seeking the raw intensity of classic Caol Ila.
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