Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1990 (The Syndicate)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.7%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £225
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Medicinal, Oily
- Description
- Caol Ila's coastal Islay character matures for two decades from August 1990 to September 2010, independently bottled by The Syndicate in a limited release. The extended aging mellows Islay's typical maritime intensity while maintaining the distillery's signature subtle smoke and briny notes. A contemplative Islay malt for those seeking refinement over aggression.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1990 (The Syndicate) is a 20-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 53.7% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, leathery, medicinal, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Caol Ila's coastal Islay character matures for two decades from August 1990 to September 2010, independently bottled by The Syndicate in a limited release. The extended aging mellows Islay's typical maritime intensity while maintaining the distillery's signature subtle smoke and briny notes. A contemplative Islay malt for those seeking refinement over aggression.
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