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
- Douglas Laing's Old Malt Cask series highlights Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996, bringing 'Toasted' and 'Old Wood' flavors to the forefront at 50.0% ABV. Though unrated, the £65.5 price suggests an appealing entry to Islay's 'Smokey' profile. The 'Medicinal' hint might be the clincher for some.
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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.
Douglas Laing's Old Malt Cask series highlights Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1996, bringing 'Toasted' and 'Old Wood' flavors to the forefront at 50.0% ABV. Though unrated, the £65.5 price suggests an appealing entry to Islay's 'Smokey' profile. The 'Medicinal' hint might be the clincher for some.
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