Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 4031313) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.2%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £173.74
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, New Wood, Leathery, Dried Fruit, Oily
- Description
- This Caol Ila from Duncan Taylor's The Octave series captures Islay's coastal intensity in a limited release of just 90 bottles. Distilled in 2008 and finished in octave casks for three months before bottling at cask strength in 2021, it balances the distillery's characteristic peat and brine with oak influence.
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Caol Ila 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 4031313) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 13-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 54.2% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and oaky character — smokey, new wood, leathery, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This Caol Ila from Duncan Taylor's The Octave series captures Islay's coastal intensity in a limited release of just 90 bottles. Distilled in 2008 and finished in octave casks for three months before bottling at cask strength in 2021, it balances the distillery's characteristic peat and brine with oak influence.
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