Caol Ila 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 791) - Kingsbury
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £184.43
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Old Wood, Medicinal
- Description
- Caol Ila's 1996 distillate spent 21 years developing in cask 791, bottled at cask strength by independent bottler Kingsbury. The result is a concentrated Islay expression with the distillery's characteristic smoke and maritime character, yielding only 247 bottles.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caol Ila 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 791) - Kingsbury is a 21-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 56% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, leathery, old wood, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Caol Ila's 1996 distillate spent 21 years developing in cask 791, bottled at cask strength by independent bottler Kingsbury. The result is a concentrated Islay expression with the distillery's characteristic smoke and maritime character, yielding only 247 bottles.
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