Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 14 years
- Price
- £65.5
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Toasted, Old Wood, Rubbery
- Description
- Distilled in September 1996 and aged 14 years in a refill hogshead, this Islay single malt was bottled by Douglas Laing's Old Malt Cask range in 2010 as one of just 329 bottles. Caol Ila's coastal peat character develops subtle depth through refill wood maturation.
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Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is a 14-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect peaty, smoky and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, toasted, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Distilled in September 1996 and aged 14 years in a refill hogshead, this Islay single malt was bottled by Douglas Laing's Old Malt Cask range in 2010 as one of just 329 bottles. Caol Ila's coastal peat character develops subtle depth through refill wood maturation.
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