Caol Ila 27 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.6%
- Age
- 27 years
- Price
- £53.45
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Kippery, Leathery, Old Wood, Medicinal
- Description
- Caol Ila's distinctive Islay peat and brine character, aged 27 years and bottled at cask strength in 2009, yields just 227 bottles from this Adelphi release. The extended maturation would have mellowed the distillery's characteristic smoke into a more integrated, complex expression.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caol Ila 27 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi) is a 27-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 57.6% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, kippery, leathery, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
Caol Ila's distinctive Islay peat and brine character, aged 27 years and bottled at cask strength in 2009, yields just 227 bottles from this Adelphi release. The extended maturation would have mellowed the distillery's characteristic smoke into a more integrated, complex expression.
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