Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2014 - Hepburn's Choice
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 9 years
- Price
- £66.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Oily, Medicinal, Leathery
- Description
- Caol Ila's 2014 vintage matured nine years in a single cask before Hunter Laing's Hepburn's Choice released it in 2023, capturing the Islay distillery's smoky maritime character in its youthful prime.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caol Ila 9 Year Old 2014 - Hepburn's Choice is a 9-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, oily, medicinal, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Caol Ila's 2014 vintage matured nine years in a single cask before Hunter Laing's Hepburn's Choice released it in 2023, capturing the Islay distillery's smoky maritime character in its youthful prime.
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