Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 4036556) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.9%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £201.17
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Dried Fruit, Leathery, Oily
- Description
- Cask 4036556 and Duncan Taylor bottling make this Caol Ila a 15-year-old expression with a noticeable emphasis on 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal' notes. With an ABV of 53.9%, it could be intense, but it's hard to say without tasting it, as no ratings are available. At £201.17, a gamble for those chasing that Islay character.
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Caol Ila 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 4036556) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 15-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 53.9% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and peaty character — smokey, medicinal, dried fruit, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Cask 4036556 and Duncan Taylor bottling make this Caol Ila a 15-year-old expression with a noticeable emphasis on 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal' notes. With an ABV of 53.9%, it could be intense, but it's hard to say without tasting it, as no ratings are available. At £201.17, a gamble for those chasing that Islay character.
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