Caol Ila 23 Year Old 1984 (Adelphi)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.3%
- Age
- 23 years
- Price
- £84.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Old Wood, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Distilled in 1984 at Caol Ila and aged for 23 years in cask 6262 before bottling by Adelphi at cask strength, this Islay release represents one of 232 bottles. Two decades of maturation have mellowed the distillery's characteristic smoke and brine into a more rounded expression.
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Caol Ila 23 Year Old 1984 (Adelphi) is a 23-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 57.3% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and heavily oaked character — smokey, medicinal, old wood, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Distilled in 1984 at Caol Ila and aged for 23 years in cask 6262 before bottling by Adelphi at cask strength, this Islay release represents one of 232 bottles. Two decades of maturation have mellowed the distillery's characteristic smoke and brine into a more rounded expression.
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