Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1983 (cask 63) - First Cask
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £399
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Oily, Leathery, Mossy
- Description
- Distilled on 12 January 1983, this Caol Ila matured for two decades in a single cask before being bottled by Direct Wines Ltd., capturing a snapshot of the distillery's character from the classic '80s era. A collector's piece with authentic provenance.
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Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1983 (cask 63) - First Cask is a 20-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, oily, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled on 12 January 1983, this Caol Ila matured for two decades in a single cask before being bottled by Direct Wines Ltd., capturing a snapshot of the distillery's character from the classic '80s era. A collector's piece with authentic provenance.
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