Caol Ila 1997 / Bot.2009 / Managers' Choice / Sherry Cask Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1500
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Smokey, Dried Fruit, Kippery, Chocolate
- Description
- This single European sherry cask from 1997, selected for Diageo's cask strength Managers' Choice range, represents only the second official single-cask Caol Ila release from the distillery. The sherry wood rounds Islay's peaty character with dried fruit and subtle wood spice while retaining the distillery's signature brine and smoke. A rare opportunity to experience Caol Ila's peat through the lens of quality cask influence.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caol Ila 1997 / Bot.2009 / Managers' Choice / Sherry Cask Islay Whisky is a from Caol Ila (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — sherried, smokey, dried fruit, kippery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This single European sherry cask from 1997, selected for Diageo's cask strength Managers' Choice range, represents only the second official single-cask Caol Ila release from the distillery. The sherry wood rounds Islay's peaty character with dried fruit and subtle wood spice while retaining the distillery's signature brine and smoke. A rare opportunity to experience Caol Ila's peat through the lens of quality cask influence.
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