Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11498) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 51.5%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £104.42
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Kippery, Old Wood, Leathery, Medicinal
- Description
- This Caol Ila from September 1996, aged 20 years in refill hogshead #11498 and bottled by Douglas Laing in 2016, captures the maritime peat and brine character of Islay in a limited run of 316 bottles.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11498) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 20-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 51.5% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, kippery, old wood, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
This Caol Ila from September 1996, aged 20 years in refill hogshead #11498 and bottled by Douglas Laing in 2016, captures the maritime peat and brine character of Islay in a limited run of 316 bottles.
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