Caol Ila 21 Year Old 1981 (cask 283) - First Cask
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £399
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Oily, Kippery
- Description
- A 1981 Caol Ila distilled on 20 January and aged 21 years in a single cask, bottled by Direct Wines Ltd. for the First Cask series—a collectible window into Islay whisky from four decades ago.
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Caol Ila 21 Year Old 1981 (cask 283) - First Cask is a 21-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Scotland), bottled at 46% 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.
A 1981 Caol Ila distilled on 20 January and aged 21 years in a single cask, bottled by Direct Wines Ltd. for the First Cask series—a collectible window into Islay whisky from four decades ago.
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