Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2009 - Edition No.66 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.3%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £118.22
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Old Wood, Leathery
- Description
- Caol Ila's distinctive peat character gains depth from 12 years in a sherry butt, creating a whisky where maritime smoke and dried fruit intertwine. This Whisky Sponge and Decadent Drinks collaboration (Edition No. 66) was bottled at cask strength, yielding 374 bottles.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2009 - Edition No.66 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks) is a 12-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 56.3% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and oaky character — smokey, sherried, old wood, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Caol Ila's distinctive peat character gains depth from 12 years in a sherry butt, creating a whisky where maritime smoke and dried fruit intertwine. This Whisky Sponge and Decadent Drinks collaboration (Edition No. 66) was bottled at cask strength, yielding 374 bottles.
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