Caol Ila 1983 (cask 4825) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.9%
- Age
- 28 years
- Price
- £121.32
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Oily, Old Wood, Medicinal, Leathery
- Description
- Distilled in 1983 and aged 28 years in a single cask before bottling in 2011 by Berry Bros. & Rudd, this Islay represents a rare snapshot of Caol Ila's maritime character from nearly three decades in wood. The extended maturation deepens the distillery's signature peat and brine profile.
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Caol Ila 1983 (cask 4825) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is a 28-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 54.9% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, oily, old wood, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 1983 and aged 28 years in a single cask before bottling in 2011 by Berry Bros. & Rudd, this Islay represents a rare snapshot of Caol Ila's maritime character from nearly three decades in wood. The extended maturation deepens the distillery's signature peat and brine profile.
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