Caol Ila 15 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2018)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 59.1%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £199
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Vanilla, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- With a flawless 5.0 rating from just two enthusiasts, the Caol Ila 15 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2018) is both intriguing and exceedingly rare. At 59.1% ABV, this Islay single malt promises intensity alongside its 'Sherried' and 'Fresh Fruit' notes. Priced at £199, it challenges the wallet, making it either a true find for collectors or a high-stakes sip. Balancing numbers and palate, it raises the question of how its 'Honey' and 'Vanilla' will play out.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caol Ila 15 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2018) is a 15-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 59.1% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and light oak character — sherried, honey, vanilla, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
With a flawless 5.0 rating from just two enthusiasts, the Caol Ila 15 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2018) is both intriguing and exceedingly rare. At 59.1% ABV, this Islay single malt promises intensity alongside its 'Sherried' and 'Fresh Fruit' notes. Priced at £199, it challenges the wallet, making it either a true find for collectors or a high-stakes sip. Balancing numbers and palate, it raises the question of how its 'Honey' and 'Vanilla' will play out.
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