Caol Ila 15 Year Old 1998 Unpeated (Special Release 2014)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 60.4%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £199
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Fresh Fruit, Oily, Sandy
- Description
- An uncommon unpeated Caol Ila from 1998, part of Diageo's 2014 Special Releases and bottled at an intense 60.3% ABV. Aged 15 years in first-fill bourbon casks, revealing the distillery's maritime character without the typical peat smoke.
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Caol Ila 15 Year Old 1998 Unpeated (Special Release 2014) is a 15-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 60.4% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and sweet character — smokey, fresh fruit, oily, sandy. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
An uncommon unpeated Caol Ila from 1998, part of Diageo's 2014 Special Releases and bottled at an intense 60.3% ABV. Aged 15 years in first-fill bourbon casks, revealing the distillery's maritime character without the typical peat smoke.
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