Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.5%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £60.12
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Oily, Kippery, Old Wood, Leathery
- Description
- Murray McDavid puts forth a Caol Ila at 52.5% ABV, bottling a 17-year-old Islay single malt. Tagged 'Kippery' and 'Oily', it's likely a heavier sip. No word on the cask specifics, but it surely invites curiosity.
Similar bottles to Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid)
Same price range with overlapping tasting notes:
- Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid) vs Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 — Bruichladdich, £66.95, 5.0★ · Smokey, Oily, Kippery, Fresh Fruit
- Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2022 — Big Peat, £52.9, 5.0★ · Smokey, Kippery, Old Wood, Leathery
- Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid) vs The GlenDronach 19 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish — GlenDronach, £72.58, 5.0★ · Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Honey, Old Wood
Different style alternatives to Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid)
Same price range with a contrasting flavour profile:
- Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid) vs Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) — Tobermory, £65.84, 5.0★ · Sherried, Honey, Dried Fruit, Vanilla
- Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid) vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) — Thompson Bros., £42.95, 5.0★ · Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Nutty, Honey
- Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid) vs Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish — Tyrconnell, £67.63, 5.0★ · Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Toasted
No ratings yet
My Rating
Tap to rate
✦ Neatly Summary
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid) is a 17-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 52.5% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, oily, kippery, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Murray McDavid puts forth a Caol Ila at 52.5% ABV, bottling a 17-year-old Islay single malt. Tagged 'Kippery' and 'Oily', it's likely a heavier sip. No word on the cask specifics, but it surely invites curiosity.
Explore similar whiskies
Community Tasting Notes
No community notes yet. Sign in to add yours.
DrinkNeatly earns an affiliate commission if you buy via links on this page · Prices may vary
Similar taste profile
Questions & Answers