Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2015 - North Star Spirits
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.7%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £57.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Medicinal, Fresh Fruit, Leathery
- Description
- Caol Ila's coastal peat character mellowed through eight years in sherry oak, this 2015 distillation from North Star Spirits delivers Islay's signature maritime smoke balanced with dried fruit and spice from the cask. A rare independent bottling limited to 225 bottles.
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Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2015 - North Star Spirits is a 8-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 56.7% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and peaty character — smokey, sherried, medicinal, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
Caol Ila's coastal peat character mellowed through eight years in sherry oak, this 2015 distillation from North Star Spirits delivers Islay's signature maritime smoke balanced with dried fruit and spice from the cask. A rare independent bottling limited to 225 bottles.
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